A detective is hired by a woman to investigate her husband whom she believes is being blackmailed.

Corte Seco, Renato Tapajós' first fictional feature, takes place in 1969 and accompanies Rodrigo, a militant active in the fight against oppression and in favor of the removal of the military government. In this fight, everything was possible: invasion of radio studios to transmit a rebellious message; kidnapping of ambassadors promoted by groups, the so-called apparatuses; assault on banks to finance such activities.

Matheus mysteriously disappears and Lucas, Dani and Fu must uncover a sinister scheme involving defenseless animals. With the help of a spy, they do everything they can to expose a corrupt company.