Lower City 2006

In the lively city of Salvador, Brazil, the profound camaraderie between Deco, played by Wagner Moura, and Naldinho, portrayed by Lázaro Ramos, flourishes, untainted by the complexities of racial inequality. Their friendship stands firm, epitomized by their mutual promise: “No woman will come between us.” However, their unwavering trust faces a challenge when they meet Karinna, a mesmerizing dancer and sex worker who approaches them seeking a ride and some financial help.

Karinna proposes a mutually beneficial arrangement: she offers the two friends access to her “services” in exchange for a lift on their worn boat and a small sum of money. This agreement leads them into an intricate web of emotions, forever altering their lives. As they journey together, Deco and Naldinho discover a burning desire to possess Karinna, who finds herself torn between feelings of sisterly love and sexual attraction towards both men.

The unfolding drama intensifies when Karinna’s pregnancy introduces a whirlwind of confusion, with her unaware of the true nature of the fatherhood. Her decision to terminate the pregnancy triggers a fierce rivalry between Deco and Naldinho. Nonetheless, despite the chaos that Karinna brings into their lives, the two friends strive to overcome her disruptive influence. Ultimately, they emerge from the ordeal even more robust and resilient, thanks to the unbreakable bond they share, proving that true friendship can withstand even the most tumultuous trials.