Mario is a private detective going through a mid-life crisis. When he finds out that he has a 17-year-old son from an extramarital relationship, his life changes drastically. Trying desperately to find something to help him connect with his son, he discovers that the boy is a chess prodigy and decides to encourage his career, excited about the possibility of being part of something important for the first time in the boy's life.

A woman moves back, from São Paulo to her hometown Rio de Janeiro, to support her husband's job. On their new residence, she forms an unlikely bond with her young neighbor based on their past memories, sadness and loneliness.

The story of Cadu, a public defender who sees his life change after being mistaken for a drug dealer and end up stuck.