Born into the margins of society but rejecting a life of crime in order to build a better future for his infant daughter, a twenty-three year old Brazilian named Renato decides to start building his dreams from the ground up. Eventually, Renato begins to take his fate into his own hands by becoming an active participant in the creation of his own identity, becoming involved with a local percussion group, and making innovative and thoughtful choices regarding his future.

~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide