Baby

A bittersweet queer tale from Brazil about losing control in a corrupt system and the power of personal responsibility: When 18-year-old Baby is released from juvenile detention after nearly two years and finds himself alone on the streets, he meets the much older Ronaldo, who takes him in and introduces him to the world of sex work.

The electrifying visual style makes the attraction between them almost tangible. At the same time, their deeply ambivalent relationship constantly reflects societal power dynamics as well as generational conflicts within the queer community, against which their story unfolds. Free from any prejudice, *BABY* demands empathy with tender toughness and shows that our chosen family can be a place of comfort and empowerment. A sensual and intelligent coming-of-age experience!