Stolen Moments

After the loss of a sister and the possible end of his relationship, Marcelo, a freelance reporter from Maringá, tries to get back to his routine when he discovers he is suspected of a crime that implicates a longtime friend. This friend is Edgar, owner of an investigation office for whom Marcelo sporadically provides espionage services. Suspecting that his memory was erased, he uses his investigative flair and the time he has left to unravel this mystery. Marcelo follows fragments of probable investigations and clues given by a possible criminal until he finds himself on the trail of a gang that erases memories on demand. Is this gang involved in this crime? Had he gone overboard in his search for a scoop? The count is open, Marcelo only has one or two days left, having to face the fruit of human pride, which steals not only moments, but the hopes of an entire life.

Directed by Ribamar Nascimento, Stolen Moments leans on a strong ensemble — Alexandre Penha, João Souza, Ben Hur Prado — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.