Summaries

Biopic of Brazilian singer Tim Maia, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro until his death at age 55, including his passage by the US, where he discovers a new style of music and is arrested for theft and drug possession.

Details

Keywords
  • new york
  • soul music
  • brazilian abroad
  • mpb
  • brazilian biographical film
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Biography
  • Music
Release date Oct 29, 2014
Countries of origin Brazil
Language English Turkish Portuguese
Filming locations Detroit, Michigan, USA
Production companies RT Features Globo Filmes

Box office

Gross worldwide $3631742

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 20m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

The movie tells the story of Sebastião Rodrigues Maia, one of the greatest names in brazilian music, from delivering food up to his greatest moments of fame as Tim Maia. Narrated to us by one of his closest friends, the plot tries to be as faithfull to his biography as possible, honestly displaying his highest and lowest points, remembering us how life hardly goes as we'd like it to. All that, with his beautiful music as background.

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