Nos Embalos de Ipanema - 1979

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.

102min
1979
16
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.8/10

Cast

Gracinda Freire profile pictureGracinda FreireDona Flora
Yara Amaral profile pictureYara AmaralMãe de Toquinho
Mauro Mendonça profile pictureMauro MendonçaPai de Patrícia
Jacqueline Laurence profile pictureJacqueline LaurenceMãe de Patrícia
Flávio São Thiago profile pictureFlávio São ThiagoGerente do motel
Suzy Arruda profile pictureSuzy ArrudaMãe de Verinha

About Nos Embalos de Ipanema

Nos Embalos de Ipanema Overview

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.

Age Rating: 16
Runtime: 102min

Extra details

Original Title: Nos Embalos de Ipanema
Original Language: Portuguese
Directed By: Antônio Calmon
Production Companies
EmbrafilmeSincrocine Produções Cinematográficas