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Nos Embalos de Ipanema

1978 · 1h 42m · Comedy, Drama · Brazil · Rated 16 (BR)

Toquinho was desired by all women... even men

Toquinho is a young man living in Marechal Hermes, a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, together with his widow mother and a younger sister. Although he is poor, he is also ambitious, and wants to change his life. He spends all his time on the beach, at Arpoador, Ipanema, where he dreams to become a famous surfer. Besides, he usually finds Patricia there, a rich and liberated young woman, whom he likes a lot. To impress Patricia and satisfy some of her wishes, he lets himself be seduced by André, a gay guy who, in return for his sexual favors, promises him a trip to Hawaii for a surf championship.

Directed by
Antônio Calmon
Written by
Leopoldo Serran, Armando Costa, Pedro Carlos Rovai, Antônio Calmon, Sylvan Paezzo
Starring
André De Biase, Angelina Muniz, Zaira Zambelli, Paulo Villaça
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Rating16 (BR)

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