Over a trio of summers, a caretaker for luxury condominiums relies on her resourcefulness and her eye for opportunity to take advantage of whatever comes her way.

On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Irene has only a few days to overcome her anxiety and renew her strength before sending her eldest son out into the world.

Five undercover cops at Complexo do Alemão, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most dangerous areas, have their covers blown by drug dealers. Arrested, they wait execution or to be rescued…