The tragedy and comedy in Carlo's life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.
Felipe just wanted peace, to enjoy his July vacation away from school and, his classmates, and their cruel nicknames about his weight. The problem is that his mother decides to host Caio, his neighbor and former friend, for fifteen days. Caio, who is now a annoying teenager, brings out Felipe's insecurities. Over time, Felipe's resentment toward his neighbor turns into friendsh...