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The story tells the beginning of Júlia's day, which repeats itself every time she walks through the door of her house. However, every time she returns to the same day, a family member disappears as if they had never existed and only Júlia holds the memory of them. During the repetitions, family problems of communication and affection are highlighted, bringing reflections on family relationships and/or the lack thereof.
Status
Released
Original Language
PT

A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.

Carlos
Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.