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Nos Embalos de Ipanema
“Toquinho was desired by all women... even men”
4.8 / 10• 1978• 1h 42m•NR• Portuguese
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
André De Biase
Toquinho
Lead
Angelina Muniz
Verinha
Zaira Zambelli
Patrícia
Paulo Villaça
André
Selma Egrei
Bia
Roberto Bonfim
Das Bocas
Gracinda Freire
Dona Flora
Ronaldo Santos
Peixinho
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Antônio Calmon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Nos Embalos de Ipanema is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
