The true story of the boy who became famous when he was cast for the main part on the Brazilian film Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981). After the film was over, he tried to work as an actor on other projects, with little success. As time went by, he got involved with crime.

The plot follows Rique, a famous writer who begins to experience the characters from his unfinished book. Lígia, a publisher in crisis, tries to help him finish the work, while Bruna, a young woman with schizophrenia, fantasizes about a relationship with the writer.