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Marcelo is a man who frequently assumes new identities to reshape his life. After leaving his family for Mato Grosso do Sul, he teaches himself to fly by watching pilots. This skill leads him into the world of narcotics, where he is hired by a cartel leader to transport illegal cargo. Following an arrest and a subsequent payout for his loyalty, Marcelo uses the money to infiltrate high society during the Recife Carnival. By posing as the son of an airline owner, he gains access to the wealthy elite and figures like television presenter Amaury Jr. His deception eventually leads to another arrest and a prison sentence, where he emerges as a leader during a convict rebellion.

The drama was directed by Toniko Melo and produced by Paulo Morelli and Fernando Meirelles. It features Wagner Moura in the lead role as Marcelo, appearing alongside Gisele Fróes, Roger Gobeth, Arieta Corrêa, and Norival Rizzo. The film also includes a performance by Amaury Jr. Produced by Universal Pictures and O2 Filmes, the movie earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.6/10 from 3,500 votes on IMDb and a score of 6.4/10 from 122 votes on TMDB.