This film noir erotic thriller from Brazil seems to operate under the assumption that sex will draw audiences in, and it's hard to argue with that assessment. Writer-director Karim Aïnouz delivers a story reminiscent of “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1946, 1981), but amplified with an abundance of overt sexuality. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this approach, it feels like the film's sole selling poin…

“Heraldo,” played by Iago Xavier, wants to escape his coastal Brazilian hometown and begin anew in São Paolo. However, he and his older brother “Jorge” (Renan Capivara) are indebted to the local crime boss, “Bambina” (Fabiola Liper). When “Heraldo” visits a town’s motel and discovers his brother attempted the task alone, he finds himself needing a place to disappear. Luckily, he made an impact on Dayana (Nataly Rocha…