The late 1980s in Brazil held a vibrant energy, a pulse that mirrored the life of Nando, a flight attendant who kept his true self carefully hidden. That world fractured when an HIV diagnosis irrevocably altered the course of his existence.

The side effects of AZT weighed heavily on Nando. With the support of Joana and Raul, he conceived a new plan, one designed to extend their reach to a greater number of patients.

Following the introduction of AZT, Nando, consumed by grief, asserts himself as the father of Lea's child. Simultaneously, increased media attention poses a growing risk to the smuggling operation.

With Joana and Yara assuming leadership of the venture, Nando resolves to make a public declaration regarding his sexual orientation, his relationships, and his status as HIV-positive.

The absence of AZT had stretched into a long, desolate period, but Nando found within himself a fierce resolve. Grief fueled a determination to fight, to demand that the government address the critical issue of AIDS treatment distribution.