Sobre rodas
Due to a tragic accident, 13-year-old Lucas is confined to a wheelchair. After a year of absence, he is allowed to return to school and bravely faces the challenges of everyday life. However, he usually feels uncomfortable and sub-challenged because, despite his disability, he wants to be treated as a full-fledged person. One day he gets to know Laís, and a close friendship develops between the children. They study and chat with each other. Cheerful Laís has problems too and often feels lost. She wants to find her father, but she knows neither his name nor his address. Everything Laís possesses of him is a torn photograph showing her mother Rita in front of her father’s old truck. When she finally receives the decisive hint from Mr César, a friend of the family, Laís’ mission seems to take a decisive turn. Lucas and Laís embark on the search for her father together and experience a journey of discovery full of ups and downs. (Festival information)
Atmospheric images transport us to the dusty roads of small-town Brazil. On Wheels takes us on an inspiring journey of self-discovery with classmates Lais and Lucas, two equally charming and well-developed main characters.
Aided by the trust they place in each other they are able to overcome adversity and build resilience to the challenges life throws at them. Lucas may not regain the ability to walk and Lais may not find the father she has never met, but along the way, they nevertheless become empowered through the development of an open and loving relationship to each other.
On Wheels portrays with a refreshing lightness the importance of resilience in life and seeing beyond the outward limitations of others. (Photo: © Klaxon Kultura Audiovisual)