When the plane crashes, there are about 20-25 survivors. Spotter planes are sent to locate the plane and look for survivors, but hampered by the fierce weather conditions they soon give up hope of finding anyone alive. Based on a true story, Powers Boothe plays an American dam engineer in Brazil. Boothe continues to look for him and after many trials and adventures, stumbles upon him. Documentary which examines Brazil's changing economy.
Brazil has the largest economy in Latin America, but a long history of inflation and corruption.
Includes an interview with President Fernando Henrique Cardoso describing the steps his administration has taken to open up and privatize Brazil's market. Based on the filmmaker's own experience of homesteading with his parents in the Peruvian jungle which is in turn idyllic, cruel, rich and unyielding. A young couple forsake their urban existence for life in the exciting but dangerous Peruvian jungle. A medicine man tells Francisca and Juliana that their youngest sister Sara must remain a virgin to protect their land. A traveling salesman, engaged to Sara, tells the police that she is being kept locked up by her older sisters.