From Pernambuco to Bahia and Rio, this unfettered road movie immerses us in the colourful world of Brazilian musical traditions. Samba, Maracatu, Frevo, Coco, Forrò… Throughout the journey of more than 4000km, Mika Kaurismäki doesn’t just film musicians and dancers but also forms friendships, and is the intimate witness of life stories that may be funny or moving, but always sincere and captivating. Whether in nature or along town roads, in the recording studios or by old ruins, music proves, every step of the way, to be that special place for finding oneself and getting away.