Little Creatures

Set in Brasília in 1986, this drama follows Helena, who has recently moved to the futuristic Brazilian capital with her family. When her husband departs for a business trip, Helena feels isolated and begins to doubt her life decisions. While she struggles with frustration in the unfamiliar city, her teenage son experiences his first love through rebellion, and her seven-year-old son finds wonder in new friendships. The story takes place during the first year of a new democracy, depicting characters caught between a past era and an uncertain future.

The film was directed and written by Anne Pinheiro Guimarães, following her 2024 film Transe. The production was a collaborative effort between several Brazilian companies, including Globo Filmes, RioFilme, Telecine, and Canal Brasil, with Vânia Catani serving as producer. The cast features Carolina Dieckmmann in the lead role of Helena, alongside Michel Melamed, Caco Ciocler, Letícia Sabatella, Fernando Eiras, and Lorenzo Mello. Released on July 23, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes. On TMDB, it has a rating of 7/10 based on one vote.