Petra Costa

Elena - a young Brazilian woman - travels to New York with the same dream as her mother, to become a movie actress. She leaves behind her childhood, which was spent hiding during the years of the military dictatorship.

Nico, 30 years old, leaves a promising acting career in Argentina after a romantic break-up with his married producer. He lands in New York City, lured into believing that his talent will help him to be successful "on his own" and prove his self-worth. But that's not what he discovers. Best Actor - Tribeca Film Festival 2017