Civil servant Joana mainly deals with divorce cases. As a member of a branch of evangelical Christians known as the Divino Amor group, she uses her position to offer a kind of physical therapy to couples who want to separate. Although Joana and her husband Danilo regularly consummate their marriage, neither her constant prayers nor any other methods of assistance seem to be able to fulfill their desire for a child. Gabriel Mascaro's film addresses the hypocrisy of conservatism and raises questions about the role of faith in fulfilling human needs and desires.
Brazil, 2027: Joana is deeply religious. At work, she encourages divorcing couples to reconsider their breakup.
Civil servant Joana mainly deals with divorce cases. As a member of a branch of evangelical Christians known as the Divino Amor group, she uses her position to offer a kind of physical therapy to couples who want to separate. Although Joana and her husband Danilo regularly consummate their marriage, neither her constant prayers nor any other methods of assistance seem to be able to fulfill their desire for a child.
Gabriel Mascaro's film addresses the hypocrisy of conservatism and raises questions about the role of faith in fulfilling human needs and desires.