Infantry

Set in a conservative region of Brazil surrounded by wetlands, this drama focuses on a birthday celebration in a household missing a father figure. The birthday girl, Joana, hopes to begin her menstruation, while her brother, Dudu, wishes for their father to return. The unexpected arrival of a teenager named Verbena suggests that these desires may be fulfilled, though the process involves some suffering.

Written and directed by Laís Santos Araújo, the film features a cast including Ana Luiza Ferreira as Joana, Francisco Nunes as Dudu, Karolayne Rayssa as Verbena, and Ane Oliva as Ludmilla. Produced by Estranha Força and Aguda Cinema, the short film has a runtime of 24 minutes. On IMDb, the production holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 23 votes.