Carlos Gil's sophomore directorial effort, Alas Rotas, centers on Carlos Ayala (Fabio Fulco), a man who wants nothing more than to fly airplanes. He has been able to perform this act and turned his passion in to a successful military career. One day, he discovers he has a brain tumor. The film details how Ayala must figure out how to live his life now that performing the activity he loves more than anything else may end his life.

~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide