Paulista

Running time: 82 mins

In the city, there is a fine line between triumph and defeat.

A vibrant, exuberant tale that takes us for a bumpy and thrilling ride, Roberto Moreira?s Paulista is about being young and living in the city--weaving together the stories of the residents of Avenida Paulista.

Marina, an idealistic young actress who envisions herself as a woman of means and achievement, becomes obsessed with a singer, Justine. Suzana, Marina?s mysterious lawyer roommate, strikes up a relationship with a colleague and must find a way to tell him her secret. Upstairs neighbor Jay, a frustrated author, takes a prostitute as his muse. Driven by passion, sexuality and a desire for individuality, these characters experience the highs and lows that are all part of the search for love and life.

? Casey Burchby

Film Sponsored by the Castellano Family Foundation