The narrative shifts back to 1937 São Paulo. A 12-year-old Hugo (played by Marcelo Ribeiro) is abruptly evicted by his grandmother and sent to live with his estranged mother, Anna (Vera Fischer). Hugo quickly discovers that the grand residence is a luxurious, high-class brothel catering exclusively to wealthy politicians, oligarchs, and military men. Anna is the favorite mistress of Dr. Osmar (Tarcísio Meira), the state's most powerful political figure.
Brazil in 1937, just before significant political changes (the Estado Novo coup). Amor Estranho Amor -Love Strange Love- -1982- English
When Xuxa later became the "Queen of Children" (Rainha dos Baixinhos) and a massive television star in the mid-1980s, she sought to protect her wholesome image. She famously entered a long legal battle to block the film’s distribution, home video releases, and mentions in the media. This "forbidden" status only served to increase public curiosity, making the film a sought-after title for collectors and film historians. The legal injunction was eventually lifted in the 2010s. Cinematic Style and Themes The narrative shifts back to 1937 São Paulo
: While several women tease the naive boy, a young prostitute named Tamara (Xuxa Meneghel) takes a distinct interest in him. Brought in specifically to be presented as a "virgin" prize for Dr. Benício, Tamara instead encounters Hugo, leading to an intimate sexual awakening. Anna is the favorite mistress of Dr
The story rewinds to 1937, a period of immense political upheaval in Brazil on the eve of the Estado Novo dictatorship. A 12-year-old boy (Marcelo Ribeiro), also named Hugo, is taken by his grandmother from Santa Catarina to São Paulo. She leaves him at the gates of a luxurious mansion, handing him a letter to give to his mother, Anna (Vera Fischer), whom the boy has never known.
Amor Estranho Amor (English title: ) is a controversial 1982 Brazilian erotic drama written and directed by Walter Hugo Khouri. The film is most famous for its long-standing legal battle and censorship involving Brazilian superstar Xuxa Meneghel. Movie Summary