Nos Embalos de Ipanema

Toquinho was desired by all women... even men

Nos Embalos de Ipanema — Plot

Toquinho is a young man living in Marechal Hermes, a poor neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, together with his widow mother and a younger sister. Although he is poor, he is also ambitious, and wants to change his life. He spends all his time on the beach, at Arpoador, Ipanema, where he dreams to become a famous surfer. Besides, he usually finds Patricia there, a rich and liberated young woman, whom he likes a lot. To impress Patricia and satisfy some of her wishes, he lets himself be seduced by André, a gay guy who, in return for his sexual favors, promises him a trip to Hawaii for a surf championship.

• Release date
• January 1, 1978
• Runtime
• 102 min
• Genres
• Comedy, Drama
• Director
• Antônio Calmon

Nos Embalos de Ipanema — Cast

André De Biase Toquinho Angelina Muniz Verinha Zaira Zambelli Patrícia Paulo Villaça André Selma Egrei Bia Roberto Bonfim Das Bocas Gracinda Freire Dona Flora Ronaldo Santos Peixinho