Circo

Synopsis
In Rio de Janeiro, Richard aspires to shine in the world’s biggest big tops. The day the 20-year-old artist is kicked out by his adoptive mother, his life is turned upside down. The contours of his dream become blurred, and a long search for his bearings begins. He finds refuge in a vibrant community of drag queens, and a new horizon opens up as he begins his transition to Ashila. In the midst of doubts, the discovery of candomblé spirits gives him hope, while his relationship with his sister remains an unshakeable pillar. Through an intimate approach drawing on direct cinema, Circo immerses us in the lives of Brazilian favela dwellers who are trying to reclaim their destiny.