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Aloha

Broke, Jairo only dreams of Hawaii, envisioning a life without much effort. The opportunity arises when his depressed half-brother, Barãozinho, gets involved with the sister of an art smuggler. Jairo sees the perfect chance to rob the guy and turn his dream into reality. However, he didn't anticipate falling in love and accidentally getting involved in murders, turning the dream plan into a big nightmare.

  • Evandro Scorsin
    Director
    Talk to me Summer
  • Anderson Simão
    Producer
    Boyfriend Double
  • Natasha Murphy
    Producer
    Laura
  • Pruner Neto
    Key Cast
    "Jairo"
  • Renet Lyon
    Key Cast
    "Barãozinho"
  • Giovanna Negrelli
    Key Cast
  • Fernanda Souto
    Key Cast
  • Brenda Sodré
    Key Cast
  • Evandro Scorsin
    Writer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Aloha, Malandro
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Crime, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 10 minutes 36 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    450,000 BRL
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Evandro Scorsin

Master's in Cinema from the Université Gustave Eiffel in Paris, Evandro Scorsin is a partner at the film production company O Quadro, and has been a director, screenwriter and producer since 2010. Among his short films, the following stand out: Night Terror (2019), Sweet Paranoia ( 2018) and Explosive Girl (2012) all screened at various Latin American and European Film Festivals and licensed to various TV networks and VOD services. At the same time, Scorsin acts as a critic, cultural mediator, and curator, having collaborated with the blog Vestido Sem Costura, with Revista Madonna, with the Filmotheque du Quartier Latin, in Paris, and with Metrô – Festival Do Cinema Universitário Brasileiro.

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Director Statement

"Aloha", with its acerbic humour, narrates Jairo's journey from the idyllic dream of living in Hawaii to the fear of facing the hardships of prison after a series of accidental murders. Amid embarrassing situations, intertwined with a humorous dose of violence, the plot follows the descent into hell of a charismatic yet constantly irritated protagonist with the mundane dream of an effortless life. By his side, forming an unlikely duo, is Barãozinho, his depressive half-brother, who seeks medication for every new passion he encounters in the plot. This unusual duo strengthens the film's sarcastic humour with a vibrant aesthetic and a mocking tone. The film weaves absurd and ironic situations into a farcical plot, resulting in a narrative full of sarcasm. Additionally, "Aloha" prompts deep reflection on the banality of violence in the contemporary world.