Escritor is the adult writer who receives an edition of his completed novel at the beginning of the film. The narrative then unfolds through his memories, making him the framing figure for Zezé's childhood story and connecting the present-day opening with the events of the past.
Leader of the 1935 Communist Uprising in Brazil. Escort duty assigned to Olga, with whom he develops a romantic relationship. Arrested alongside her following the uprising's failure.
Miguel hosts the elegant office function that Ana prepares to attend and is himself dealing with relationship difficulties. He becomes involved with the group surrounding Ana and Carlos, then reacts angrily after seeing Cláudia with Tomás. His confrontation helps expose the characters’ hidden desires, resentments, and emotional instability.
An inmate in the first hospital who uses injectable drugs and was committed by his family. He warns Neto that escape is impossible and advises him against taking the hospital's medications.
Ricardo Pedrosa is a contemporary figure connected to a workplace dispute that results in a worker's dismissal. His conflict with Marco Aurélio Silveira forms part of the film's modern examination of money, institutional power, and social status. The surrounding documents later suggest that funds intended for a prison computer project were diverted through forged records and parallel accounts.
Publisher of São Paulo's top news magazine and central figure of the dinner. He authored a controversial open letter denouncing the president, facing imminent arrest and triggering the evening's ethical confrontations.
Caco Ciocler has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Signature works include Overman, Desmundo, Resta Um. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
