Mysticism and legend meet everyday life in a fascinating tale.
When director Ariel Kuaray Ortega returns to his village, he is told about the mysterious story of Canuto, a villager who transformed into a jaguar and met a tragic end. He decides to make a film about Canuto while engaging the villagers in the roles.
This hybrid documentary covers various topics: the consequences of colonization, the status of indigenous people in Brazil, and the legend of “jepotá” – when a person transforms into an animal. What is truth, what is fiction, and what is folklore? And do the differences between them actually matter?