My Sweet Orange Tree

Zezé, an eight-year-old boy navigating the harsh realities of poverty due to his father's prolonged unemployment, escapes into the vibrant world of his own imagination. Mischievous yet tender-hearted, he finds his most loyal confidant in a sweet orange tree in his backyard, sharing his deepest thoughts and dreams with its silent presence. His solitary universe expands when he crosses paths with Portuga, a kind-hearted man who offers the boy genuine friendship and guidance, becoming a pivotal anchor of warmth and understanding in Zezé's challenging young life.