Val, a nanny, has spent 13 years caring for Fabinho in São Paulo, but is haunted by the guilt of leaving her daughter Jéssica behind in Pernambuco. When Jéssica comes to São Paulo to take college entrance exams, their cohabitation is marked by challenges, as Jéssica's personality and candor affect everyone, including Val.

The Second Mother
A daughter's unexpected return to her family exposes the underlying social tensions that have been building over time.