Charcoal

Set in the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil, this crime drama follows a family struggling to provide care for their bedridden father. Their situation shifts when a nurse proposes a dark arrangement: they are asked to let the patriarch die in exchange for providing a hiding place for a fugitive drug lord from Argentina. The family must then navigate the tension of sharing their home with this stranger while attempting to maintain the appearance of their normal daily routine.

Written and directed by Carolina Markowicz, this was the first of two films she directed, followed by Toll in 2023. The cast features Maeve Jinkings as Irene and César Bordón as Miguel, with supporting roles played by Rômulo Braga, Jean Almeida da Costa, Aline Marta Maia, and Camila Márdila. This co-production between Brazil and Argentina was supported by production companies including SPcine, Telecine, Canal Brasil, and Ajimolido Films. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.4/10 based on 37 votes.