High Expectations

A gentle, good-natured romantic comedy that charms with its earnest underdog pursuit and low-stakes warmth.

Directed by

Alvaro Campos, Pedro Antônio

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Gigante Léo, Camila Márdila, Felipe Abib

Overview

Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.

How it feels

Warm, light, romantic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, class, family, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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