
The monotonous life of the butcher João is broken with the wedding announcement of Dona Eva’s niece: Melissa, a thirteen-year-old girl. At the end of the day, he closes the butcher shop and the loneliness becomes immense.
Directed by Eduardo Nunes, Tropel leans on a strong ensemble — Duda Mamberti, Ângela Leal, Ana Carolina Dias — 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 2000.
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