Loosely based on the life of samba composer Zé Kéti, a friend and collaborator of director Nelson Pereira dos Santos, with whom he previously worked in "Rio, 40 Graus". All of the sambas credited to the character of Espírito in the film are Kéti's.
Maria Petar's debut.
Final film of Iracema Vitória.
Final film of Sofia Alcalai.
Laurita Santos's debut.