The Tenants (2009)

In the heart of São Paulo, close to the slums, Valter, a hardworking man toils, carving out a humble existence for his wife, Iara, and their two children, Diogo and Fernanda. Each day, Valter labors, hauling frozen boxes without any legal rights, while the nights find him in a classroom, studying diligently with dreams of becoming a nurse and providing a better life for his family. However, their lives take a tumultuous turn when Consuelo, the ex-wife of their next-door neighbor Dimas, leases her half of the house to a gang of petty criminals. Enveloped by the constant cacophony of loud music and raucous laughter, Valter and his family find themselves caught in a vortex of escalating tension. The gang's boisterous parties, accompanied by a parade of women, disturb their peace and sleep, much to Iara's distress. In the face of the mounting chaos, Valter, a man without a gun but with a family to protect, is torn between the young men of the community itching for a confrontation and his wife's pleas for him to take some action. Yet, in the midst of the turmoil, Valter's primary concern is to catch some sleep, oblivious to the looming danger. As the tension reaches a boiling point, the gang is eventually forced to vacate the house. However, the relief is short-lived. Consuelo is set to rent the house to a new set of tenants, and the question lingers - who will survive? Unseen dangers, sleepless nights, and the struggle for a better life form the crux of this captivating tale. Valter, a man caught in the crossfire of a neighborhood's unrest, stands as a testament to the resilience of an average man against extraordinary circumstances.

The Tenants is a drama movie featuring Caio Blat and directed by Sérgio Bianchi.

The Tenants is currently streaming on Fandor.