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Rosana Botafogo

It is the first Brazilian film starring actors with Down syndrome, and with the participation of 60 other actors who also have the syndrome, inspired by the films Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and Thelma & Louise (1991). The script is presented in a light and fun way, with respect and equality, and the main characters, as well as the supporting actors, give a show of acting and charisma... The film received several awards at festivals, deservedly, captivating... A road movie that poetically deals with simple things in life, through the eyes of three young people with Down syndrome who work in the video library of the boarding school where they live. One day, inspired by the film “Thelma & Louise”, they decide to go on an adventure and run away in the gardener's old car in search of three dreams: Stalone wants to see the sea, Aninha wants to get married and Márcio needs to fly. In this search, they travel unusual paths and get involved in countless dangers as if it were all nothing more than an eternal movie game. The escape of the three attracts the attention of the police and the press, who begin to cover the event, retracing the travelers' route through clues and witness accounts. É o primeiro filme brasileiro protagonizado por atores com síndrome de Down, e com participação de outros 60 atores também portadores da síndrome, como inspiração nos filmes Little Miss Sunshine (2006) e no Thelma & Louise (1991) o roteiro nos é apresentado de forma leve e divertida, com respeito e igualdade, e os protagonistas, bem como os coadjuvantes, dão show de interpretação, e carisma... O filme recebeu diversos prêmios em festivais, merecidamente, apaixonante...