On a quiet city block in the coastal city of Recife, ruled by an aging patriarch and his sons, a recent spate of petty crime has rattled the nerves of the well-to-do residents. When a mysterious security firm is brought in to watch over the neighborhood, it sparks the fears and anxieties of a divided society still haunted by its past. Portuguese with English subtitles (131 min.)

This film is 1 of a 3-part series for PST:LA/LA in Santa Barbara

1. Neighboring Sounds (October 12, 5:30 pm @ SBMA)
2. Tempestad (November 9, 7 pm @ UCSB, Pollock Theater)
3. Ixcanul (December 14, 5:30 pm @ SBMA)