The Central Prison of Porto Alegre was considered the worst in Brazil by a commission of inquiry of the Chamber of Deputies in 2008. Now, the place opens its doors to expose the poorly maintained structure and the life of penitentiaries in unhealthy conditions. Prison officials, detainees, and relatives of prisoners tell how their daily lives are in jail and propose a reflection on the condition of the Brazilian penitentiary system.
In the mythical Reus neighborhood, two families dispute control of the area. One of them fights to recover their place and the other to resolve unfinished business. The conflict generates a spiral of violence that causes a confrontation between the new generations.
