The Brazilian film , directed by David Neves , is generally regarded as a nostalgic, poetic tribute to Rio de Janeiro and the essence of "Carioca" life . It follows a middle-aged filmmaker in an existential crisis who falls for a young girl he sees on the street, unaware she is his girlfriend's daughter. Critical and Audience Reception
: It holds a user rating of approximately 7/10 on popular databases. Fulaninha (1986) directed by David Neves - Letterboxd Fulaninha (1986)
Reviews for the film are mixed but lean toward an appreciation for its atmosphere and "cinephile" spirit: The Brazilian film , directed by David Neves