The film is set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval, where the lines between reality and fantasy blur. The story revolves around Orfeu (played by Breno Mello), a poor but talented musician who falls in love with Eurídice (played by Dounia Samier), a beautiful and charming woman. Their romance blossoms amidst the colorful backdrop of Carnaval, but their happiness is short-lived, as Eurídice's fiancé, a wealthy and influential man, seeks to claim her back.