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THE LAST STRAW

GOTA D'ÁGUA

By Pedro PRADO

SAPUCAIA - as PROD

Documentary - Development 2025

Bração is fighting to relive his MC career after an unjust prison sentence and a motorcycle accident that left him with a permanent disability. He’s also Richard, the single father of Derick, a jiujitsu champion who keeps pushing his dad to dream.

- Year of production
- 2025
- Genres
- Documentary
- Countries
- BRAZIL
- Languages
- BRAZILIAN-PORTUGUESE
- Duration
- 100 mn
- Director(s)
- Pedro PRADO
- Synopsis
- Bração, once a rising star in the underground MC battle scene, finds himself grappling with the weight of an unjust prison sentence and a motorcycle accident that left him with a permanent disability. His fiery rhymes, once his weapon against adversity, now feel like distant echoes of a life he struggles to reclaim. The vibrant streets of his neighborhood, which once buzzed with the sound of his freestyle, now seem indifferent to his plight. Yet, at the heart of Bração’s story lies a profound connection that refuses to let him fade away: his relationship with his 8-year-old son, Derick.
  Derick, a jiujitsu prodigy, carries the dreams of a different kind of glory. On the mat, he’s focused and determined, a reflection of the resilience Bração once embodied on stage. Off the mat, Derick is his father’s biggest supporter, constantly reminding him of the power he still holds within. Despite their roles as father and son, their relationship is often a dance of reversed responsibilities. Derick pushes Bração to chase his dreams of music while balancing his own journey toward a national jiujitsu championship.
  As Bração navigates the challenges of rehabilitation and the stigma surrounding his disability, he begins to reconnect with the MC community. His return is met with mixed reactions—some embrace his comeback, while others view him as a relic of a bygone era. The battles he once thrived in now feel like a test of both skill and spirit. Armed with Derick’s unwavering belief, Bração slowly reclaims his voice in the cypher, proving that talent and passion transcend physical limitations.
  Meanwhile, Derick’s ascent in jiujitsu is fraught with its own struggles. As he climbs the ranks, he faces challenges such as attending school and dealing with the passing of his mother. Bração becomes Derick’s anchor, providing wisdom and support that only someone who has fought battles—both literal and metaphorical—can offer.
  The story intertwines their individual journeys, culminating in a pivotal moment: a showcase battle where Bração is invited to perform his first public freestyle in years, coinciding with Derick’s most crucial jiujitsu tournament. Their parallel stories of resilience collide as father and son inspire one another, finding strength not only in their individual pursuits but in their shared dreams.
  Through moments of raw vulnerability and explosive triumph, Bração explores themes of redemption, fatherhood, and the unyielding power of believing in oneself. It’s a narrative about rewriting the rhythm of life after it’s been thrown offbeat and proving that no matter the scars—emotional or physical—the spirit of a fighter never truly fades.