SLEEP WITH YOUR EYES OPEN (DORMIR DE OLHOS ABERTOS) | Brazil, Argentina, Taiwan, Germany| 2024 | 97’

Synopsis

In a Brazilian coastal city, Kai arrives from Taiwan with a broken heart. A faulty air conditioner leads her to Fu Ang’s umbrella shop, but as the rainy season fails to come, his store vanishes. While searching for Fu Ang, Kai uncovers the story of Xiaoxin and Chinese workers in a skyscraper, reflecting her own struggles. Blending first-time and professional actors, this quiet comedy unfolds through fleeting connections, where delicate bonds form amid the heat of a slow, unpredictable summer.