The film contrasts the boy's paralysis—a literal refusal of life—with his father's relentless pursuit of action and conquest, creating a mirror of human suffering and lost passions .
This was the last film directed by Khouri before his death in 2003. PaixГЈo Perdida (1998)
If you'd like to explore further, I can provide more details on or help you find similar Brazilian dramas from the late 90s. Paixão Perdida (1998) - IMDb The film contrasts the boy's paralysis—a literal refusal