The Option

The Option centers on a group of rural women who cut sugar cane and reside in poor highway neighborhoods. The film presents their harsh realities and the limited options available to them, with many seeking escape through prostitution, often with truck drivers.

This drama provides a stark portrayal of life in rural Brazil during the early 1980s. It features a cast including Carmem Angélica, Carmem Ortega, Virgílio Roveda, Alan Fontaine, and Jairo Ferreira, each contributing to the film's intense narrative. Collectors of international cinema may find this film significant for its social commentary and representation of Brazilian culture.