In the dusty streets of São Paulo, a ten-year-old boy named Pixote becomes the face of the harsh reality of life on the streets. Abandoned and trapped in a system that seems to have forgotten him, he is forced to grapple with the harshness of survival in a world that shows no mercy. The story begins when he is apprehended and sent to a re-education center where, far from finding protection, he is immersed in a violent and corrupt environment. It is believed that there is some form of rehabilitation, but what he really encounters is a microcosm of brutality and helplessness.
As Pixote adapts to this new setting, he forms bonds with other boys, each with their own tragic stories, as they attempt to navigate the internal struggles and the injustices of the system. The situation becomes even more complicated when they are drawn into crime and violence, driven by the need to survive and the quest for a sense of belonging. Faced with betrayal and loss, Pixote begins to question his place in the world and whether there is truly a path to redemption.
This striking and heartbreaking portrayal of childhood in poverty and abandonment reveals a harsh social reality, inviting the viewer to reflect on the conditions that lead young people to make desperate choices in a society that marginalizes them. Pixote's life is an emotional rollercoaster that leaves a deep mark on the heart.