Rio De Janeiro. The world of a Brazilian gambling boss is shaken after a mysterious omen foretells of a relative's death.
After the suicide of the beloved eldest son Anesinho, the three remaining brothers vie for favorite son in their father's heart.
With Carnaval on its way, the brothers are deeper into conflict. A young drug-user is pregnant with Brown's illegitimate child.
After a sale goes awry, Claudinho is forced to pay the remainder of Anesinho's debt.
Joel murders a man to protect Nilo; Claudinho questions the loyalty of a family member.
The Gebara family's problems come to a head; as Carnaval commences, destiny calls.