Max is Carminha’s lover and criminal partner, becoming Tufão’s brother-in-law through marriage to a member of the family. He exploits Nina for money, helps Carminha attack her, reveals Nina’s identity, kidnaps Nina, and is eventually killed after repeatedly using her as a human shield.
Hugo is an adult with authority in Jean’s household, involved in disputes with workers and in a tense confrontation with Jean. He challenges Jean about his late return and upbringing, while Jean asks him why Severino was fired; Hugo denies having fired Severino. Their conflict exposes competing expectations about authority and independence.
Marcello Novaes has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Crime Story Series with 1 titles. Signature works include The Clone, Brazil Avenue, Queen of Myself. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
