by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
The eccentric members of a wealthy Brazilian family each go through personal torment, debauchery, and intense guilt in this symbolic and gory film. The father carries on an affair. When the mother threatens to leave, the father begs for her to stay for the sake of social appearances.
characteristics
- Trashy
- Mulatto
- Lesbian
- Sister
- Slice-of-life
- Torment
- Incest
- Guilt
- Depravity
- Decadence
- Eccentric
- Family
