It’s a heartwarming and unassuming movie centered on a blind boy (Ghilherme Lobo). While at school, he connects with a fellow student (Fabio Audi) who assists him as he strives to become more self-sufficient, distancing himself from his well-meaning but overly protective parents, his close girlfriend "Giovana" (Tess Amorim), and the everyday challenges presented by his lack of sight. A romance develops between them, …

Brazil’s entry for the most recent Academy Awards—the 2015 Oscars—didn’t advance very far, as is often the case with films adapted from short projects. The movie kept the original cast in their initial roles, and it's a teen romance-drama that explores a gay relationship and a love triangle. It presents a delicate romantic situation and seems complete just as it is. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Leo, a…