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This is the last day of Carnaval. Let your hair down!

Let's dance and have a great time!

I say hello to Pelô, Liberdade, Curuzu...

Piatã, Paripe, Peri-Peri!

We're still backing you up on the last day of Carnaval in Bahia!

But pay attention to this message:

Carnaval is about peace and love!

If you wanna screw, use a condom. If you wanna drink, take a taxi.

Don't give violence a chance! Let's enjoy in peace!

I'll be bringing you the hits until the end of Carnaval.

It's summer in Bahia! The sun is scorching!

Listen up now, men, boys and girls.

Turn your stereo up! "It's Oxum"!

In this city Everyone is

Oxum's

Man, boy, girl, woman

Everyone radiates magic

Present in the fresh water

Present in the salt water And the whole city shines

Whether it is a lieutenant Or the son of a fisherman

Or an important judge

If they are there They are the same everywhere

The force That resides in the water

Does not differentiate by color And the whole city is Oxum's

The force That resides in the water

Does not differentiate by color And the whole city is Oxum's

Oxum's

Oxum's

Oxum's

I'm going to navigate

I'm going to navigate On the waves Of the sea, I'm going navigate

I'm going to navigate

I'm going to navigate On the waves Of the sea, I'm going navigate

Oxum's...

I need your services.

Tell me, honey, how can I help you?

Paint me for Timbalada.

Look at this.

"LOOK AT THIS"

Hey, Cosme, where is Damião?

Don't! You little pest!

Walking down the hillside Easygoing

Get out of here, you little devils!

The devil is everywhere, Dona Joana!

FORTUNE TELLER What a group of ugly misfits!

Hey, witch! What's all that smoke? Are you smoking pot, huh?

What a mouth! Leave me alone!

When the police start shooting...

I hope you get hit by a stray bullet!

Go take a shit!

I wanna know where you'll make your potion, you fake witch!

Leave me alone!

Get ready.

- You both took so long. - The sermon was really long.

- Yeah? Tell me about it. - It was nice. Really nice.

- But what did he talk about? - He talked about a lot.

Come on, boy, what did he say?

- He talked about the cross. - The cross.

About the cross? On the last day of Carnaval?

Jesus nailed to the cross, people down here celebrating Carnaval.

That can only be a sign...

to warn me to keep you locked up at home...

far away from this shameful cross that Carnaval is!

- Hallelujah! Jesus! - Hallelujah!

- Hallelujah! - Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

Not again...

Right in the middle of Carnaval she decides to shut down the water!

For God's sake, turn it on, Joana!

Turn the water on, for Oxalá's sake!

Calm down, sister. The pump's broken.

If I didn't shut it down, there's no way I can turn it on.

Leave me be!

There's nothing broken. Don't I know you?

Give me a break! Damn woman!

- Hey, Neuza, what's up? - I see you're slutting around.

- Come on, it's Carnaval! - It's Carnival!

You haven't met Rosa, have you?

She's the daughter of a friend of mine. She'll stay here for a while.

She's a great dancer from Juazeiro, you know.

Dances like hell. This is Roque, Rosinha.

First-rate painter.

Poet and talented singer! Right, buddy?

Roque! Roque! You're late! Let's go! It's on the other side!

You're staying here?

- Hey, Neuzão. - You're pushing it.

- You're pushing my patience. - Who's the honey, Neuzão?

- She's my God-daughter. - Hi.

Daughter of my midwife.

- Don't look at her, Reginaldo. - Your nipple is showing.

Listen... if you need me to paint you again, let me know.

It's all included.

- It is, huh? - Everything.

Hey, Roque, hey, Reginaldo...

I'm not gonna stand there just like a palm tree!

- Get this fag outta here! - I'm not a fag, I'm a woman.

- Blessings from your auntie. - Let's scram!

When I see you Your stare makes me halt

What I most desire Is to kiss you

To feel your body And be sheltered in your warmth

What I want Is to conquer your love

And here I am Wishing for your pleasure

I can't stand A minute without you

Your mere presence Fills my heart with joy

I wrote this song for you

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come to Olodum Come dance at Pelô

Come, my love Come and give me your hand

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come to Olodum Come dance at Pelô

Come, my love Come and give me your hand

And here I am Longing for you

Waiting that One day you'll realize

And take away this loneliness

And that's how I'll conquer your heart

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

- Come, my love - This feels so great!

Come to Olodum Come dance at Pelô

Come, my love Come and give me your hand

When I see you Your stare makes me halt

What I most desire Is to kiss you

To feel your body And be sheltered in your warmth

What I want Is to conquer your love

And here I am Wishing for your pleasure

I can't stand A minute without you

Your mere presence Fills my heart with joy

I wrote this song for you

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come to Olodum Come dance at Pelô

Come, my love Come and give me your hand

- Take this loneliness away - This one is by Pierre Onassis

Please, please. Visit the shop.

Come to Olodum Come dance at Pelô

Come, my love Come and give me your hand

And here I am Longing for you

Waiting that One day you'll realize

And take away this loneliness

And that's how I'll conquer your heart

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come, my love Take this loneliness away

Come to Olodum Come dance at Pelô

Come, my love Come and give me your hand

That's the Rosário dos Pretos Church.

The Black Church. Black people. Wonderful, wonderful.

- What's up, my Lord! - Hey, bro, how's it going?

Hey, Raimundos!

What y'all have to say! If you're from the slums, say it!

If you're from the slums, say it!

If you're from the slums, say it! I am

If you're from the slums, say it!

If you're from the slums, say it!

I'll get it, Mom.

- Who's there, Damião? - It's a message from the Church.

- For me? - No, for us.

For us. They tell us to go take part in a praying session...

in front of the house of a girl who's been possessed.

Praise Jesus! Tie up the evil!

- Let me go, mom, tie up the evil. - You...

are so little. How can you tie up the evil, my son?

- I can do it. - You guys make me laugh.

All right, you can go. But come back straight home. Hey!

Come back here!

Where do you think you're going without your Bibles?

That's a good one, "tie up the evil".

You pests! Get out of here!

- Good morning, Reginaldo. - Good morning, Maria.

I'm livid! You know that crab upstairs turned off the water again?

- You're acting up on me again, right? - Me?

What the heck have you been planning in that head of yours?

Because now you leave one morning, you come back the next day...

and you even carry your damn toothbrush in your pocket?

Are you crazy, Maria?

I got here late last night, came into the kitchen...

made noises and all and you never woke up! So I just sat here.

Do I look like a toilet to eat all your crap? That's gotta be it!

Maria, come on. You are my wife, I love you.

You're the mother of my kid. You're my main office!

Your main office? No main office...

no branch, and no vending station!

You keep wandering around the house.

Your taxi is at the body shop, falling apart. You don't care.

Maria, that taxi is dead and buried! Get over it!

The plate is all that's left, and I'll use it on a friend's car.

- I start today. - My God!

You're involved with gangs.

Who said anything about gangs? The guy's a cop.

- A cop, Reginaldo? - A policeman.

Reginaldo, what damn car is that?

- It's a Quantum. - What?

A Quantum. And to keep the car for good...

I have to wet the cop's hand.

You know what I was thinking, honey? Sit here. You know what?

We could take that house at Urbes...

...and give it to him. - Give it to him? You're not giving it...

selling it, nothing! I have nothing to do with it!

The Quantum of the car is yours!

The organized crime was committed by you!

Reginaldo, I've already told everyone we're leaving this place!

- What am I going to say... - Let her go alone, Reginaldo!

- Look at this. - You have to scream!

She's up there, eaves dropping!

I'm gonna buy an iron and burn out your eyes!

- Careful, Maria, the baby. - Reginaldo...

you'd better solve your problem, and get outta my face!

What the hell, Maria!

Don't touch it, boy!

Go!

- How much is the umbu? - R$ 1.50.

- And the serigüela? - R$ 1.50.

- And the acerola? - R$ 1.50.

Have you lost anything here? Don't come hounding my stand.

- We're hungry. - Don't you have food at home?

- No. We haven't had breakfast yet. - That's awful.

- This umbu is rotten. - Take it and get outta here.

- Leave now! - Thanks! May God help you!

Auntie, don't you have any nuts that fell out of the bag?

Aren't you two Joana's kids, Cosme and Damião?

- We are. - We are.

- How do you know our mother? - From the Church. Praise the Lord.

I remember you. I think we met before.

- Does your mother know you're here? - She knows. She knows.

Haven't you heard? My mother is sick.

- Really? - She fell sick.

- She's sick. - Oh, my God.

She told us to go buy some stuff at the market.

Here.

She won't be at the church.

Share the nuts. Take this to your mother.

Tell her it's from Dalva.

- God bless you. - May God help you.

Amen, you too!

Good morning, Jerônimo.

- Good morning, officer. - How are you doing?

I wanted to talk to you.

May I sit so we can talk?

- Please. - Excuse me.

You know, Jerônimo, I'd like to talk about the money I owe you.

What can you do for me? I'm late on rent this month.

I have 5 children, as you know. Maybe you could...

All right, all right. Feel at home

I know you cops are fucked.

Your salary is crap, right?

- That's right. - You're just like toilet paper:

When you're not tied up, you're blotched with shit.

Let's forget about that. You can pay me with other deeds.

You know those kids that fool around my store?

- Yes. - I want you to give them a scare.

Got it.

Don't worry. As far as I'm concerned...

your shop will be protected.

You do that. You do that.

Thank you, Jerônimo. Have a good day.

- This is Saint Sebastian. - Hi, Jerônimo...

do you have any money for me?

Excuse me.

- God bless you. - Amen.

Transition period, 18th...

Are you all set, Peixe Frito?

Yes, the bottles are loaded, at your request.

- People will only drink your coffee. - But keep your mouth shut, Peixe.

If you tell anyone, I'm fried, and so are you.

My lips are sealed, Boca. I won't say a word.

I'll fry you!

Dona Joana, come on in!

- Good morning, Jerônimo. - Good morning.

Would you like some coffee?

Thank you, but I can't stay long.

Won't take a second. Maria José, bring us some coffee!

Jerônimo, your store looks great, so full of things!

This time of the year, so many ships arrive.

We must have variety.

Like this silver crown, from the 18th century.

- Truly beautiful, Jerônimo. - Excuse me.

- Coffee's here. - The best coffee in Bahia.

Jerônimo, I never said anything...

but something about you amazes me.

Until this day...

you wear your late wife's wedding ring.

Well...

when we love someone so deeply, like I loved my late wife...

...that love clings to us for life. - I know...

but, nowadays, people don't care about that.

Nowadays, all they care about is being naughty.

- The world is doomed, Dona Joana. - You're right about that.

But I must go now, I can't stay.

- Thank you very much. - It's early still.

No, I have to go. I'll come back some other time.

- You owe me another visit! - Of course!

Good-bye.

- Lúcia? - Sir?

- Go get an abará for me, please? - Right now?

Yeah, I got up early today and I'm hungry.

But no chit-chat on the hill, or you'll be here tomorrow!

Don't worry.

- Roque Nascimento dos Santos! - What's up, Boca?

- Is it safe? - Yep.

- Straight? - No way, man.

Straight business is for the fool, right?

Dude, you and Reginaldo really fucked me over.

It was the last time. I just did it...

because Reginaldo was in need.

Cut the crap. Show me the shit you got, Saint Roque!

Here, I don't want to brag, it came out sweet. Check the stripes.

Nobody will say they're fake.

I hope Reginaldo won't have any problems.

It looks like a real taxi, doesn't it?

It's the spitting image!

- Look, don't fuck me up. - Come on, brother.

Are you Bahia or are you Vitoria, Afro?

Are you crazy, man? Let go.

- Where are the trolleys? - There.

Why the hell you care for selling coffee on a trolley?

- Mind your business. - Such a small business.

You can make some money during Carnaval. So, are they ready, bro?

Almost. I just need to install the...

What time did I ask them for?

- Boy, it won't take long. - Five o'clock!

- Right? - Calm down, brother.

Don't be a frigging nigger and botch things up, brother.

I'm not your brother, or boy...

and you're the one botching things up here!

- Come on boy, I'm joking with you. - Fuck this shit!

- Calm down, my brother. Nervous? - Brother...

I already told you I'm not your brother, my brother. Are you deaf?

You're deaf.

You bastard.

The deal was to deliver them at 5. They'll be ready, if you pay.

I only took this job, worked all night along...

to buy my fucking costume.

5 o'clock I'll be back to get my fucking trolleys.

My brother. Watch out, my brother.

This fucking Pelourinho is full of crazy people.

You hit one of them, I bet The Human Rights shows up.

Hi-quality! What's up? What's the matter?

Your friend Roque can't take a joke? What a hothead!

That's how artists are. They're born with that anger!

- Fuck his anger. - What have you done to him?

Nothing. But I should have.

Take a look.

- My brother! - But that's the thing.

The deal is 50/50 of what you get each day!

Greedy, huh? No way, sir. That's mine.

- Forget about Roque, Boca. - Go fly a kite, man.

- Good day, Baiana. - Carmem, you're so dressed up!

You look like a laundry donkey.

I'm going to pick up Psi, my sister. She's coming home from abroad.

And that bitch Joana shut the water again.

That woman is nasty, girl.

Baiana, are you going to do that little job for me?

Have you ever seen a fag become a man?

Not even an Orisha God can fix that, Carmem.

Let me remind you both...

that your rent is due today.

And let me remind you...

that we don't have any water.

That's how Carnaval is, honey, bad things happen.

Check these out: Three stiffs.

- They look like Faustina's sons. - What do I care about her sons?

I care about mine, woman.

If you popped it out, raise it! I take good care of mine.

They're on a short leash. I'm very strict.

And when Mario's back, he will see I did a good job with our kids.

And all by myself.

"When Mario's back". Once away...

who would be crazy enough to come back to this bitch?

- Good afternoon. - What are you doing here, Joana?

Well, same as you:

Fulfilling my duties with God.

If you're sick, you have no obligations to the church, no ma'am.

Who's sick here, woman? What are you talking about?

I saw your boys in the market earlier today...

and they told me you delirious with fever.

- I was so upset. - Say what, Dalva?

Like I said. They told me they were there to buy things for you.

- Dalva, say that again. - Just like I said, Joana.

- Like you said, huh? - That's right.

We'll see.

No.

Hey, you!

Give me two reais.

- Two? - Yeah.

- Give me one. - He just wants one.

You sister won't recognize this place. Everything's changed.

In the old days, black folks would come and just party.

Now, with the white folks, it's all about...

...feeling people up till morning. - Jesus Christ, Baiana.

Was I talking to you?

Girls, now Pelourinho is fancy!

I say that because you know. Pelourinho...

was one of the last hideaway for niggers.

- What the hell you saying? - Pelourinho now is ACM:

Action, Competence and Morality.

And it is all covered in Barbie pink. Isn't that fabulous, Baiana?

What do you think, you cheap abortionist!

Why, dear, do you need my services?

Me? No way.

And don't you grow all big on me...

because everybody here knows...

that you've forgotten garden scissors inside a woman belly!

What the hell are you saying about me?

Everybody here knows your womb looks like a sieve now...

because of all the gringo babies you've aborted!

Did you hear that, Baiana? She's got a venomous tongue!

Listen, girl, you want me to throw a fit right here?

I won't give you that pleasure. I'm not going down to your level!

Baiana, I'll be back when she leaves.

Now there's two.

What fuss is that with your name, Carmem?

Can you believe that? A low-life like her trying to ruin my name.

Look, this chick is crazy. She loves trouble. Stay away.

- I know that. I know. - Stay away.

- Hey! What's this, Carmem? - There he is.

You letting your sister wait, with a suitcase in her hand?

Go!

What a fucking disaster this guy.

What a fucking piece of crap, let me tell you something.

- The abará, Baiana? - Be patient.

I ain't no McDonald's joint.

Do you want this? I'm all woman, come check it out.

Go home, man. Go home, you fag.

Can you believe this fag? He has no... Go rest!

Shit!

I talked to my friend, and you can collect cans tonight.

Last day of Carnaval, but what can you do?

You have to be licensed to do that, but he's sick, so I got his.

Show! Show!

- God bless you, Roque. - I've been waiting for that.

Bow look, I will go get us some food.

Show.

Show.

- A customer, Ma, a customer. - Hold on, son. Hail Mary.

Forget it, Ma. It's Roque.

It's you, Roque? Come on in.

The smell of your food guided me here.

I have to tell you something. Cut the sweet talk.

- What? - Have you seen...

...that trash in the hallway? - You, too?

You're a psychic, you should care for him.

Me, care for that garbage bag?

The poor boy makes no harm. What about the one upstairs?

- I don't know. - She turned off the water again.

I'm loving it, you hear, sister?

I don't know why I'm shouting.

At this time, that bitch's at the fucking church!

Just talking about it gives me the creeps.

She's been on my case, Roque...

but let me tell you: I won't leave...

...and God won't get me out of here! - I make mine your words.

I'm not leaving either, you know why?

- Why? - Because of your food.

- Dear Lord! - Stop that nonsense, boy.

Let me tell you one thing, Roque:

It's hard for me to buy food.

I can barely feed myself and Raimundinho. Look how thin he is.

I can't be feeding your little bum friends too.

Mother Raimunda, what's enough for three is enough for four.

It's all about the heart of the cook behind the door.

See you later!

Look at this. Be that way.

- Jesus loves you! - Jesus heals you!

- He frees you! - He frees you!

- And bans devil! - And bans the devil!

Get up, you devil!

Get up!

Leave her body!

Leave her body!

Out, you devil! Out!

Leave, devil! Leave! Leave! Leave!

Lord of glory, hallelujah.

You're free now, thanks to the glory of Lord Jesus Christ.

Hallelujah, Lord!

Dear sister, let me ask you something:

Dear sister, have you ever used drugs?

No, sir.

- Have you participated on Carnaval? - No, sir.

- No, she's a righteous girl. - Praise the Lord!

How has the devil seized her soul?

Let me tell you:

This girl used to be nervous and impatient.

Her family, in order to help her...

resorted to the so-called Orishas!

In the name of Jesus, protected us.

And what are the Orishas?

The Orishas are shapes assumed by the devil...

to snatch the souls which belong to Jesus.

What about Carnaval? And what is Carnaval?

It's the different forms assumed by the devil...

to steal thousands of souls...

which belong to Lord Jesus!

Carmem!

I missed you so much, my sister!

I can't believe you're here!

I love those Bamboo trees.

There's nothing like that in the world.

- Really, Psi? - Not even in Paris.

- You look prettier, Psi! - I do, don't I?

- Fabulous. - What did you say, Reginaldo?

This car, it is fabulous.

It's my life abroad. I eat well...

live well, riding on a plane everywhere...

Woman, cut it out! I heard you were washing dishes in Europe.

Look at this. People can't stand other's success.

No, they can't.

- Sorry. - That's gossip!

Gossip from those who have never been on a plane, had any snails...

or a dab of caviar.

Of people who stayed here and ended up expelled from Pelourinho!

- It's pure envy! - Never mind, my sister.

All right, tell me about your foreign lover.

You tell me about your life, Carminha. How are the kids?

The kids are fine. I've got 7 now.

- Seven! - All grown up, at school.

- Remember the twins? - The twins.

They're playing Olodum.

- Olodum. - Yeah.

And I've adopted a little girl.

So beautiful! I'm mad about her.

- How lovely. - But you wouldn't believe.

She was all covered in pustules. I took care of her...

and now the mother wants her back. But I won't let it happen!

I sure know you. Your husband?

I couldn't bear him anymore. Sent him off.

- Alone again? - I'm a hard working woman.

I don't care what people say, I know what I do is important.

It's not my fault people screw around and I have to fix the job...

God himself set up for those miserable people.

I have a soul, I'm not like Him.

And I even gather the stray sheep He leaves behind.

Well, for me, you have always been much more than that!

More than a mother.

Thank you, Reginaldo.

Very emotional!

Tell me, Psi. Tell me about the gringo.

Carmem... I'm dying for an acarajé!

So early in the morning?

Desire never sets up a time, Carminha.

Isn't that so? You're right, Reginaldo.

- Take us to the Baiana. - Let's go, then.

Fuck!

How do you like that?

- Come friend, fight - Check this out!

Come, friend, fight

Come, friend, fight

Come, friend, help us out

Or we'll end up losing What we already won

Or we'll end up losing What we already won

Come, friend, fight

Come, friend, fight

Come, friend, fight

Come, friend, help us out

Or we'll end up losing What we already won

Or we'll end up losing What we already won

Come on Get up and fight

Come on Get up and help

Come on Get up and shout

Come on, get up now Life doesn't stop

Life doesn't stop there

Hey, Baiana!

Where's Mateus? Won't you say hi to me?

Hey, Maria, is this baby coming out or not?

Not now! I'm 7 months now and look how big I am.

- Looking good! - Ain't it?

- It took you so long today, Roque. - I was working.

But coming by here is a must. That's how I unwind.

- Check it out, Roque. - Yeah?

Three corpses. Don't they look like Faustina's kids?

This is never gonna change.

It seems like God has forgotten this place.

He has turned his face a long while ago.

What are you talking about?

I'd like to go sightseeing. You busy today?

Not anymore. What time?

Three o'clock, is that okay?

I'll be back!

Delicious!

Huh!

What the fuck!

Baiana, Maria, do you recall Psi?

Hey, Baiana, hey, Maria.

Looking good.

Baiana, please, I'd like an acarajé with everything on:

Caruru, vatapá, shrimp, lettuce and a lot of hot sauce...

to kill this burning desire.

And please spread on my acarajé...

a little bit of this mustard. I'm addicted to French mustard.

Who told you I'd have acarajé now? It's available in the afternoon.

Baiana, my darling, give me a break.

I just arrived from Switzerland and the first thing I wanted to do?

- To eat acarajé. - No chance at all.

I'll pay in Euros!

Get a grip, my child.

Here, take a look: Three stiffs!

- Carmem, stiffs? - A murdered kid.

Hello, we haven't met yet. How are you? My name is Lúcia.

Don't bother, honey, I speak the language. "Piacere".

- Nice to meet you. Psilene. - I overheard you.

You have been in Europe?

Miss Psilene, I've done everything to go abroad.

I studied English, got a passport...

bathed in leaf infusions, but nothing!

Right, right. Listen, love.

You don't need all that, you don't even need to speak English.

You know what? What gringos like is big butts...

and big boobies. You know, boobs like this, with a lot of silicone.

Silicone?

That's fancy!

Can you tell me how...

Lúcia, your abará is ready.

How efficient.

I'm sorry.

- I'll talk to you later. - Sure.

Bye, darling.

What an immature girl, Baiana?

Know what she will do abroad?

Wash dishes for gringos...

be a nanny to gringo kids...

get laid with gringo men!

After they're done with her...

they'll send her ass back to Brazil, if that much!

Otherwise, she will have to work her ass off...

as a hooker, in order to save some money to come back home!

So tell me, why did you come back?

Baiana, when the acarajé is ready...

tell Zinho to take it down to Neuzão's bar.

It's gonna take a while.

I'll wait for this acarajé, just like one waits for Jesus!

Jesus, on my baking dish? I'm not worthy!

This is the Carmo Convent built on the 16th century...

when the Portuguese arrived here in Bahia.

Portuguese arrived in Bahia.

Now they are returning, recovering everything.

Come back, the Portuguese.

They're coming back to the wonderful land they have once discovered.

And who wouldn't, tell me? Who wouldn't?

- A toast to Psi! - To Psi!

- Hi, Neuza. - Will you excuse me?

Teacher! I wanna talk to you.

- You look cute. For Carnaval? - You like it?

- It's nice. - This is serious.

After Carnaval, I'm going to pass a petition around...

for the Vivaldo Costa Lima School.

No need to go any further.

I'll sign it in any way you want...

...whatever you want. - Dona Neuza, please.

- Hey, Matias. - Hey, Teacher.

Look, Matias, I've got a petition here for the Vivaldo...

I'm not signing no fucking petition!

You teachers go on strikes all year around.

My kids go to school to study.

- Oh, yeah? - Not my fault you make no money.

You get paid to teach...

not to hang out here in the bar.

I'm not hanging out, I'm being yelled at by an ignorant stupid man!

- Fuck, I'm not... - Don't you go yelling in my bar!

Get the hell out of here, damn it!

Look how upset she is now. Rosa, get the teacher a soda. Have a seat.

Good afternoon. Neuza, where are my oysters?

I got only sprats, man. Things been tangled here!

- What the fuck, Neuza? - I told you I'm stressed, man!

- Neuzão, my friend. - Reginaldo, my man!

- My brother! - Where is the cab?

It's out there. Take a look.

Neuzão!

- Hi, miss thing! - Hi, Big Beyoncé.

Looks who's in the house!

What's up, Neuzão Let me make a proposal

Don't know if I can Don't know if I do

To make a gig Right here for you

You know what, Raimundinho?

I'm still conquering costumers. I can't.

Are you pulling my leg, Neuzão?

What are you doing there, Beyoncé?

- Measuring the room. - Measuring the room?

You crack me up. Go ahead, my brother.

C'mon, everybody! One, two, three.

I'd like to know Where she's now

If she thinks about me or not

Oh, Lord Oh, Lord

I wanna give her all my love

My life, my heart

I want to please her

I wonder if I'm right?

Or must I try to forget her?

Be here with me, darling

Oh, bring me, darling

Your sweet kiss, darling

Your sweet kiss, darling

They have no shame, you see?

Such an old woman behaving like that.

Lord will punish her.

I'd like to know Where she's now

If she thinks about me or not

Oh, Lord Oh, Lord

I wanna give her all my love

My life, my heart

I want to please her

I wonder if I'm right?

Or must I try to forget her?

Be here with me, darling

Oh, bring me, darling

Your sweet kiss, darling

Your sweet kiss, darling

Stop it now! This is not a whorehouse!

I've warned you already! You'd better scram!

Neuzão, so many customers. 500/0 of the cover charge.

Neuzão, I can see it now. "Beyoncé and The Refugees".

Refugees? Get the fuck out, Raimundinho!

Let's go, guys.

- Come over here, Roque. - What's up, sweetie?

This is my sister, Psilene. She arrived from Europe today.

Sweet. Have you been away for long?

- So long I lost count of the days. - Too long.

One day I will also travel around the world.

Roque is a singer. He sings like hell, Psi.

- Is that so, Roque? - Modesty aside...

when I hold the mic, the crowd goes crazy.

- Did you speak to Tatau? - Tatau, the Araketu singer?

We grew up together at Tororó.

His fame hasn't changed him at all. We are still friends.

- I'm sure. - So, how did it go?

I sent him the song:

Who told you Bahia Is just about happiness

- Let's see if he likes it. - He sure will.

If Carmem says you're good, it's because you are.

And listen:

When you become a star in Europe...

I insist that you stay at my place in Switzerland.

Ah, thanks a lot. Now, you hit it hard.

One must dream, right, Carmem? It's only our right.

Psi is the dreamer one. I'm alert even when I'm asleep.

Dream on, Roque, dream on. You know why?

He who doesn't dream won't ever board an airplane.

Virgin Mary! Listen...

"I know I'm nobody And I may never have everything...

Apart from that I carry all the dreams within me"

How beautiful, Roque!

It's not mine though, it's Fernando Pessoa's.

- Hey, girl. - I changed it a bit.

Come over here.

- Fernando Pessoa? - Excuse me now. And welcome!

My pleasure.

Sweet honey, would like to work at my place, for 2 or 3 months?

Maria is going to have the baby, and we need someone.

You can even sleep over, if you like.

- Breakfast included and all. - You think I'm easy, Reginaldo?

You like to play the macho, but we know you like to fuck the faggot.

- And you like to "lick the carpet". - Get him, godmother!

Calm down, Neuzão! Relax! Relax!

Reginaldo! You leave with me now!

That's right, I'm leaving. I offered her a job...

and she thinks it's something else! Bunch of ignorant people!

Fuck ignorance. I'll cut you!

Fuck off!

See you at 3.

Reginaldo!

You're such a hit! Three suitors as soon as you arrive.

- Three? - The God-mother included.

How can the sun fit into such a small sphere?

Beautiful. Loved that.

Did you? It's not mine. It's Gregório de Matos'.

Only you.

For Carnaval or for good this time?

You know I've been here before?

Every time you come, I see you.

- Where? - Around.

- You don't remember me? - No, I don't.

Cool.

You don't remember me, but I haven't forgotten you.

I came for good this time.

Juazeiro was too stifling.

Juazeiro? Why stifling?

Everybody minds other people's business.

Salvador is better, then. Your secrets are safe here.

My godmother told me you are a singer.

That's right. One day I'll be as famous as Tatau.

Then sing something.

Only if you dance. Aren't you a dancer?

Fair enough.

I'm leaving

Disarmed And in the chest a heart

I don't have anything I'm leaving a dream

Emotional adventurer

I forget everything

To freely live A new passion

Are you with, Rosa?

Wandering around I find a world

With an open book What?

Waiting for the lesson

It was for love

All this time I spent

Everything that happened Made me feel

Moments of happiness

So far away The longing raised the pain

A blind razor that love

Left behind In pieces of kindness

So far away The longing raised the pain

A blind razor that love

Left behind In pieces of kindness

I am a pioneer in life Everybody!

My love

I make pleasure the first And you

Seduction I want you with my entire body

So the dream Conquers the moonlight

I am a pioneer in life

My love

I make pleasure the first

Seduction

I want you With my entire body, Rosa

So the dream Conquers the moonlight

Come, come, Come and shake it, honey

Come, come Araketu has it all

It has the gift Of making eternal

Everything illuminated For us to love

Come, come, Come and shake it, honey

Come, come Araketu has it all

It has The gift of making eternal

Everything illuminated For us to love

Come, come, Come and shake it, honey

Come, come Araketu has it all

It has The gift of making eternal

Everything illuminated For us to love

Shake it, honey

Araketu

Eternal

Illuminated Love

Shake it, honey

What block are you parading on?

Damn it.

- I'm on Araketu. - Araketu, huh? Cool.

Yeah. Every year, like a religion.

There's something everybody does at the end of it all...

no matter what's your race or color: Go to Castro Alves Square.

- Castro Alves Square? - Castro Alves Square.

Whoever chooses not to may be punished by the Orishas.

By the Orishas, right?

I wouldn't dare, if I were you.

- Better not. - Better not, man.

Bye now.

Reginaldo, I have so many orders...

that I don't even know what to buy first.

Buy it all.

There is nothing worse to carry on an airplane than a berimbau!

I don't know why Europeans re so crazy about it.

I have to take 3. Can you imagine it?

I can't imagine you leaving.

I won't miss the berimbaus really.

- Reginaldo... - Aren't you taking the berimbaus?

I'll buy at the airport...

so I spend the least time possible with them.

- I see. - Let's go, have lots to see today.

Hey, guys?

- So, making money with the gringos? - Yes, we are.

We pose for pictures for a buck.

- You want to take a picture with us? - Psilene...

they are Dona Joana's kids, owner of the shared house. Cosme and Damião.

They are so cute. How lovely!

Will you take a picture with them? 10 bucks.

Of course.

Cosme and Damião, my patron saints.

Please, make it look good.

I'll treasure this forever.

Say cheese!

Thank you. Here's the 10 bucks.

Listen.

Go have fun with it. Thank you very much.

Go home! Your mother's waiting!

The Lacerda elevator, Reginaldo.

- Beautiful, no? - I missed it so much.

Geneva should have one of these, to go up the Alps.

- Isn't it beautiful? - Psilene...

you're a whole lot of woman.

No need for help to go up.

Check it out.

What a great view!

- Moisés, you scared me. - Don't call me Moisés.

Nobody can know that's my name. My name here is Boca.

- What is it, Boca? - Brunette, be a doll...

and bring me a beer.

Don't bring me a flat beer. I want it freaking cold!

Get the one at the bottom of the freezer.

What's the matter? Where have you been?

I had to stay away because there was a situation, all right?

All right, but when you disappear, I get insomnia.

I can't sleep, man.

What's that now? Go to sleep!

You think I'm lying to you, huh?

You want me to put you to sleep? I can sing you a lullaby.

You're mixing things up.

- Brunette, what's your name? - Rosa.

Rosa, as in "rose". Then go get me a pink egg.

I have to talk to your godmother.

- What's your problem? - I came here to tell you...

that you, baby...

that you...

are the only person who cares for me in the whole Pelourinho.

Really, Boquinha?

Now, you're gonna make me cry.

- This pink egg is awesome. - Awesome.

Shit, the shell.

- It's great today. - Better peel it first.

The chicken lays eggs this pink?

Now, you are pushing it.

Good afternoon, my darlings.

- Good afternoon. - Did you pray a lot?

- Too much. - My arms are tired.

The demon didn't want to leave the girl's body.

Really? In fact, it's really hard...

to remove the father of the lies out of a child's body.

- Pretty hard. - That's right. Your mother here...

has a solution that's better than praying.

- Yeah? - Yeah, a good beating, well done...

to remove Satan from you brats!

Get 'em Yolanda! Cosme! Damião!

- Get 'em, Yolanda! - Calm down, Joana!

How can they do that? They lied to God, to everyone!

And they even used my name to do it!

You were used, honey?

Show me some respect. Get out now.

Give me a bucket of water. I'm all sticky!

Pay the bill and a waterfall will pour down on you.

Can I pay in my usual way?

I have new spicy stories that will blow your mind!

Really? But not today, I'm too upset for that!

You'd better leave before I get mad at you too.

I'll tell you all later, woman.

Dollar, please. Dollar, please. Money, money.

Get out of here, come on!

Look at this. It's like this every day in Pelourinho.

Look at this.

It's no use! I've told them to stay away! They won't listen!

Where's public safety when we need it?

I've told you already.

Say the word...

and I'll become a bouncer for you.

If the traders down the street do this, it's their problem.

I pay tax so that I'm entitled to public safety.

You know I can't stay here all day long.

You promised you were going to find a solution, so do it!

Light it up somewhere else. I have no lighter.

- Daddy. - Boca.

- Give me a coffee, will you? - Will do. It's really warm.

- Sweet little TV you got there. - That's the marketing business.

- Have you made up your mind? - Definitely.

You'll sell my stuff tonight?

I'm out, Boca. I've got a wife and kid.

You don't know what a family means, but I do.

You're fucking lazy, man.

You sent the cat after the mouse and then you eat the cheese.

What's your problem, Boca? Come on. Sorry, but I can't.

Raimundinho! You mother's looking for you.

- Here comes the monkey of Pelô. - Hey, Boca!

- The sheep. - Your true herd, Boca.

How'd like to sell some "candy" at the parade?

- Are you mad, Boca? No way? - You're the mad ones...

making 14 bucks to hold that damn rope all night.

Boca, we just wanna score! Get the girls, kiss their lips.

You don't score! Go get your hair cut!

What hair cut? Scram, brother.

Too many saints around here.

Get yourself some rest, Lia.

- Take good care of yourself. - Okay, Carmem.

I'm not partying tonight. I don't feel so good.

You said that 3 months ago, on your last time here.

Don't worry, Carmem. I'll pay attention.

You have to pay nothing!

You gotta wrap his dick with latex, condom!

It costs a pittance.

- Use your head! - Use my head? No.

You know how much I like men.

- Maybe too much. - Just don't do it anymore.

I won't be able to help you out again until you're legal, Lia.

Yeah, I know.

Here you go.

Thanks a lot. Bye.

You're welcome, Lia.

- Do you think this is right? - Mind your own business!

It should be mummy.

- Hi, Carmem. - Did they give you a hard time?

They're used to me by now, you know that.

Hold on. Hold on, I'll give you your pay.

No need for that, Carminha.

Sure, right. Let's go home. I have to change for the parade.

- Thank you, Rai. - I fixed them all up, hair and all.

They're gonna look great tonight!

To this corner of the world

Where is it coming from?

From my profound dream

Or from the depths of the sea

With what voice will you sing

With what light will you shine

It will come Be that as it may

To this corner of the world

Where is love coming from?

In this empty life

What's taking My honey so long?

An immense gladness

Being saved for whom?

Be it an angel of the sky

Or a monster of the sea

Coming in flying saucer

But I know that it is mine

The moment I see it

For the biggest enchantment

In this corner of the world

When is love arriving?

My

Love

My

Love

- I'm off, godmother. - You look really nice.

I gotta go cause I got paint my body before the warm up.

That's a pretty short skirt you have, Rosa!

- You look gorgeous, Neuzão. - I do, don't I?

Fab! Listen, can I still have a drink?

I was about to close.

You'd better pay up front. I'm only doing this because it's you.

I know, my friend, for old times' sake.

Our consideration,

When we cannot put out the body's fire, Psi...

...light up the soul. - You know it all.

I'll have a double, Neuzão!

Miss thing, it's so damn hot!

What the hell? You can't just barge into my place.

- What you're so upset about? - I am!

I'll leave, then.

Honey, tell me something. Where's Regi?

Regi? His name is José Reginaldo.

You'd better come off it, because he's my burden!

He took me from my house! So get the hell outta here!

You keep on yelling, sweetie. That's why Regi seeks me.

- What? - You know why?

He likes a woman who knows how to make to love.

- Not like you, chatterbox! - Get outta here!

You scum! You pest! Out!

Out! Out!

Boca is coming.

Get the trolleys, boys.

No one touches anything. The money first.

Okay, cool. Let's talk, brother.

My car was nearly towed when I parked up there...

you know.

The cops came, stopped me, and I said...

"Come on, you!" So I had to grease...

the cop's hands. Know what I mean, old chap?

I've only got half of the money.

I pay the rest in 5 days.

I hope you understand. In 2 days max...

I'll give you the rest.

No way, Boca. A deal is a deal.

You take the trolleys if you pay me.

That was all very clear.

Can't you see it's not my fault, brother?

Not mine, either.

Pay what you owe me or you get nothing!

What am I gonna say to these kids' mom? Step inside, boys.

What am I to say to their mothers?

The boys need to work.

- You got no heart, man? - Good one.

- Does the devil have a heart? - Brother, I'm begging you!

Tell me why I should help you!

You come here, you mock me, now you want me to help you?

Why would I do that?

What if one of these boys you treat like slaves...

didn't pay you?

What would you do?

You say that because you're black...

'cause you never had a break!

Now, you wanna make money this way?

I've had enough of your scorn.

To endure is my race's faith.

I want all the money now. Try and get the trolleys out.

You're an asshole.

- I follow your example. - What example? You're a nigger!

A nigger, a nigger, a nigger, all right?

You're a nigger, a nigger, a nigger, a nigger, a nigger...

- A nigger! - Yes, I'm black...

but doesn't a black man have eyes, Boca?

Doesn't he have hands, a dick, five senses, Boca?

Doesn't he eat the same food? Doesn't he have the same diseases?

Doesn't he need the same cures?

When we sweat, isn't our body wet just like the body of a white man?

When you prick us, do we not bleed?

When you tickle us, do we not laugh?

When you shoot at us, do we not die?

If we are the same all over, we are the same here too, damn it!

Fuck you!

Fuck your poetry.

Raimundinho, please, if your guys work for me...

I'll double any offer!

Get the trolleys. You work for me now, all right?

Go ahead, get a move.

Here's your fucking money, man.

- Son of a bitch! - Get...

the damn trolley, boys!

- Just take them! - Take your trolleys.

Come on, get a move on! Move your asses!

Move, move, go! Move your asses!

- Let him take it. - Get a move on. Out.

Get out! Scram!

You cheap bastard. Bastard.

Unbelievable!

Thank you, guys. Thank you.

- Whatever you need... - Cool.

For God's sake! Thanks, you guys! Thank you, brother!

Thank you, guys!

- Lf you need us... - Cool.

- Good afternoon, Maria. - Don't talk to me.

- How come? - You left saying...

...you were going to get your cab. - I did.

I saw you dancing with a guy.

What's that, Maria? You misunderstood.

- Wasn't everybody dancing? - That's right...

everybody was dancing, Reginaldo. Everybody was dancing...

but he came here and called you Regi.

You're a father. You should show some respect!

You're going to believe what people say now?

People, Reginaldo? He come here in my house...

and told it to my face, in my house that you slept with him.

- What? - Yeah.

He will get it! I'll show him right now!

Reginaldo, you're gonna leave your house...

to settle a matter with a faggot?

You stay there...

or you gonna have it too!

You're gonna get it!

- Dear Lord! - I'm a man!

What are you thinking?

- You there? - Come on in, it's open.

- You fuck! - Come here!

Why on earth did you go to my house...

go my wife and wag your damn tongue?

- Me? - No, my mother!

I'm warning you:

It was the first and last time you go around...

telling things to my wife!

What is this, Reginaldo? You think you scare me?

Well, you don't.

Bug off, don't come here bother me...

or I'll slash your mug!

I'll cut your nuts off first!

My ass. I'll tell you why you are angry.

Why are you so angry?

Because when you come home drunk...

...where do you sleep? Tell me. - Easy.

- Where do you fuck? - Hold it, hold it!

You'd better stop fighting!

- It's him, Dona Joana! - This is a family.

I want no trouble in my building!

Trouble is what you're gonna get if you don't release the water.

Turn it on now! Turn it on now!

Let's open it ourselves!

What's this?

You look like the police. Are you gonna murder me now?

You know what? Today is Carnaval...

and you cut off the water!

Know why? The water bill is right here...

and so far, nobody...

Actually... actually...

Roque, there's some water here for you.

What do you mean? He is the only one with money?

He's the only one who pays? Open it now!

Don't you see what's going on?

- She only cares for men. - That's right!

Now, I understand.

You stand there, pretending you're a saint...

...but your mind is perverted. - Never!

Wait, hold on, hold on. This is not the way to solve a problem.

- And how is that? - We must use some diplomacy.

- Reginaldo... - Diplomacy.

Let's talk. Excuse us.

Reginaldo, step aside.

You guys love to make a fuss.

Dona Joana, please.

I know we care for each other.

- A lot! - So please...

turn the water on...

so this creature can have a shower. He stinks.

Thanks to Roque and Reginaldo...

...I'm turning it back on. - Yeah!

I'll spit on the floor and when it dries out, I'll shut it down.

- Yeah! - I'm going to shoot

The one who's using my drawers As a dish cloth

Let Jesus do His work.

The Blood of Christ is powerful.

Do you any need help, sister?

- These cobblestones. - Right, the stones.

Carrying suitcases, one may fald.

Aren't you Carmen's sister, the one living abroad?

Are you the famous Dona Joana?

I know nothing about this fame, my child.

It crossed the Atlantic Ocean!

The Atlantic Ocean?

That explains...

that flood face of yours.

- What I am is dizzy with exhaustion! - I see.

That's why I'm staying here tonight.

My sister's house is packed with kids.

Your sister acts like a fool.

She adopts kids in a snap of the fingers.

My sister, Dona Joana has a huge heart.

The house is tiny, though.

Would you kindly have a place I could keep my bags at?

Only for tonight.

Girl, where the hell have you been?

I was talking to Neuzão, and she... You know how it is.

I was waiting for you, and you were with Neuzão?

I was at the bar. I lost track of time and I'm...

...jet-lagged. - Here. Here is your costume.

- Let's go? - I'm not coming, Carminha.

I'm exhausted. I left the bags at the hotel...

but I'm staying here tonight.

Go to a hotel if you never want to see my face again.

My house is your house.

Thank you.

Cheer up, all right?

- Cheer up. - Enjoy yourself, love of my life!

I will.

Bye.

- Reginaldo. - Dona Joana, what's up?

Try to find my kids while driving the truck.

- I'm really worried. - Don't worry...

if I spot them, I'll send them straight home.

Please do. May Jesus bless you.

Thank you. Amen, Dona Joana.

I have to hurry.

Go, go.

Only Jesus. Only Jesus can work in your life.

Honey, can you spare me your shirt so I can get inside?

Please, come on!

Lord! Lord Black!

Put me in there, will you? Come on, Lord.

You're all puffed up because you have a special place?

I see you have no authority here.

- I'll have to throw you out. - That's right.

- You're nothing but a doormat. - Don't force me to throw you out.

- You know better than touching me! - Please leave.

What's your problem?

Are you feeling better?

Refreshed, Dona Joana. Refreshed.

Tell me, is this building yours?

Mine and my husband Mario's.

We got here first.

This was all abandoned, crumbling to pieces.

Mario decided...

to ask everyone who lives here now to help him out.

How nice, everyone taking part.

No way, my child, he did it all by himself.

I remember it very well.

When it was over, all the lazy trumps moved in.

And where is your husband? Has he passed away?

Please, don't say that. God forbid.

- Amen. - Mario is alive and kicking...

and I miss him a great deal, let me tell you.

- You do miss him. - Yes, but he's coming back.

He's solving a family problem in the country...

...but he'll be back soon. - He will.

Now you tell me...

what's your foreign husband like?

Dona Joana, he's much better than I could ever imagine.

- It's just like in the movies. - Tell me all about it.

When I first got there, Dona Joana, and I saw that mansion...

I had to pinch myself.

The garden, the living room, the dining room,

the library, the home theater, the fireplace.

My bedroom alone looked like a palace.

Now, tell me, my child, what's it like with a foreign man?

How's the thing?

- You wanna know about the... - Yeah.

Ah, Dona Joana...

it's just like the others. A little more gentle, romantic.

When he wants it, there's no holding him back, you know?

He comes near and whispers in your ear, in a moan.

"Je t'aime, mon amour".

Je t'aime. Viens, mon amour, viens. "

Jeez, girl, you sent shivers down my spine!

- Now, I feel like I want to... - Like you want what?

I feel like meeting Carminha and the twins at the Olodum. Let's go?

No, my child, I'm not going.

I'm a religious lady. I don't like the Afro blocks.

I'll stay here, waiting for my kids.

But when they get home, they'll get it. They'll get it hard.

- Soften this heart of yours, - Not this time, my child.

I'm off then.

Life is short and time won't wait for me.

Thank you very much. Delicious coffee.

I wonder.

The woman travels abroad and comes back such a wreck.

"Je t'aime. Viens, mon amour. "

Give it, give it.

- Come on, hurry up. Let's go. - Take it, take it.

- Hurry, hurry. - Stop.

Hurry, boys!

Take it, take it.

Hurry! Hurry!

It's the cops!

Look who's here:

My old friend! We grew up together at Tororó!

He's a talented brother.

Roque, come up here, brother. Come on, brother!

You, Roque, come on up!

Brother Roque! Dude, come sing with me! Come on!

It's been so long, man!

This is a good friend from Tororó.

Hello, Salvador!

We're gonna shake this place!

Move your feet, come on!

Show me!

I cannot hide What I feel for you, Ara

I can't I can't, I can't, I can't

I cannot hide What I feel for you, Ara

I can't I can't, I can't, I can't

All I know

Is that my body shakes My legs don't answer to me

We have to dance It's subconscious

Smart one! Since he was a little boy!

All I know Is that Araketu is too good

Show me how you do your samba now, come on.

That's right!

He knows it all!

I cannot hide What I feel for you, Ara

I can't

I cannot hide What I feel for you, Ara

I can't I can't, I can't, I can't

All I know Is that my body shakes

Go, people!

It's subconscious

My old time friend, from my neighborhood!

- All I know - Hands in the air!

Hands in the air! Wonderful, Roquinho!

Thank you very much, thank you.

I cannot hide

- Feel fresh now? - Absolutely. I'm going to bed.

Could you do me a favor, please?

At this hour?

You know my kids haven't come home yet.

Of course I know it.

I saw you wandering around the door.

That's right. Do me favor, then, for God's sake.

- Check your shells, will you? - What, Joana?

Please, please.

What did I tell you? What was our deal?

Not the local ones. We take care of those!

We'd talk to their mothers, uncles.

We'd do something!

If the community finds that out, I'm fucked.

Jerônimo, I've done this for more than ten years.

I do it well.

Is this what you call well done?

My shells! My shells are sizzling.

My hands! My hands! My hands are burning.

What's that on your dress? Your dress is red. Red. And you!

Leave! Get out!

I don't want you here!

I don't want you here!

I don't want it!

This is not for me!

I don't want it no more!

No! No, I don't want it no more!

- Dona Joana. - Jerônimo!

Jerônimo, read this here for me, please!

I'm very nervous.

Just read it, Jerônimo. Read it.

Just read it. Just read it, Jerônimo.

"Ten black boys in a cell...

One of whom ceased to move They flew in the morning.

But then they were nine

Nine little black boys fled The boldest one of all

- He had no luck... " - Dona Joana! Dona Joana!

Your kids, Dona Joana...

Look at this.

Strength and morals

Liberate the people of Pelourinho

The mother who is a mother Feels pain in childbirth

And here I go

Here I go

I declare to the nation

Pelourinho against prostitution

With a protest And a demonstration

- And here I go - Here I go

It has expanded

And now terror dominates Brazil

Olodum Denounces Pelourinho

And here I go

Brazil leadership

The leading force in pollution

In pointing out The Cubatão terror

And here I go

Here I go

Here in the northeast

It is Ethiopia in Bahia

The country turns its back On the northeast

And here I go

But we are able

Our God Brings truth

Monument of strength and peace

Where I go?

And here I go

Here I go

Desmond Tutu

Against Apartheid In South Africa

Comes and honors Nelson Mandela

Olodum

And here I go

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