Carlos leaves his family in São Paulo to start anew, reminiscing about his past as a Volkswagen employee from 1957 to 1961. He recalls meeting Arturo, an Italian immigrant who owned an auto parts business, and accepting defective gears in exchange for a commission. Carlos also had affairs with Ana and Hilda, a romantic nihilist intellectual. He eventually lost his job at Volkswagen, became manager of Arturo's factory, and struggled with an existential crisis, losing his identity in the process of industrialization.
São Paulo, Sociedade Anônima
In the vibrant city of São Paulo, a man navigates the complexities of his personal connections, striving to find harmony amidst the frenetic pace of urban life.