Times of Competition
After losing his scholarship to the course, Márcio finds himself faced with his last chance to enter medical school. As the Entrance Exam approaches, the young man is immersed in a universe of competition, paranoia and violence.
After losing his scholarship to the course, Márcio finds himself faced with his last chance to enter medical school. As the Entrance Exam approaches, the young man is immersed in a universe of competition, paranoia and violence.
Vinícius Redd
Adilson Azevedo
Rodrigo Stoppa
Abdias Neto
Pedro Peduti
After losing his scholarship to the course, Márcio finds himself faced with his last chance to enter medical school. As the Entrance Exam approaches, the young man is immersed in a universe of competition, paranoia and violence.
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