The film narrates the imaginary encounter between João Cândido, leader of Revolta da Chibata and a paper picker and writer Carolina Maria de Jesus, author of the book "Quarto de despejo", in Rio de Janeiro.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dirce ThomazCarolina Maria de Jesus | Carolina Maria de Jesus |
 Zózimo BulbulJoão Cândido | João Cândido |