A wealthy industrialist, Tristão Roque Brasil (Othon Bastos), is bitterly defeated in the elections for mayor. When his company almost launches a damaged product on the market, Tristan has a heart attack. At home, Tristan's life is even more disappointing. His wife treats him coldly and his children just want his money. The only joy is in the moments he spends watching operas. Tristão meets Mimi, a manicurist who takes him to what would be his first extramarital relationship.

A Grande Noitada

Zé Olímpio (Rui Ricardo Diaz) is a young cangaceiro who, after the band of Lampião is decimated, must flee to São Paulo. Some time later, he decides to return to the Northeast and soon becomes political. It is when he discovers corruption and injustice, when he sees a judge prevent his voters from voting. Angry, he starts to have aggressive attitudes in protest.