Igor Alves

A couple is determined to plant a tree in the middle of winter following the loss of their child.

Tommy Cuba, a renowned skateboarder from Newark, has competed in numerous tournaments and been profiled in top skating magazines. He is one of the founders of “Shorty’s Skate Park”, built by hand from scraps, which is a legendary hub for skating enthusiasts from all over the country. Despite a motherless childhood, Tommy owns a timeless joy for life and generosity of spirit that captivates all those around him. Yet, his deliberately insulated world cannot prepare him for the looming forces of change.

Based on a beloved Brazilian song, an elderly woman shares with her great-granddaughter the moving story of her sister Maria and their journey together in the early days of Maringá.