In a small Brazilian seaside town we follow the efforts of Paula, who is pregnant of her third child, to build a pool in her humble beach house, so the family can enjoy the rest of their vacation. Financial difficulties will interrupt the work and reveal certain aspects of a tense family routine, full of small frustrations.

Eager to taste the world, Teresa relocates from her native Portugal to move in with a longtime friend and fellow expat in Brazil. A nuanced, sensitive exploration of place, home and the shifting sands of friendship. Winner: Best Film, Director, Actress, Supporting Actor, Brasília.