A boy comes from inside the country to succeed as a pianist, protected by a lady of high society. The woman, somewhat older than him, young man falls in love madly in unrequited love.
Acting
Sandro's smoldering intensity — the man WAS the moment.
Score
Piano performances that carry the entire emotional weight.

Director
Emilio Vieyra
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sandro was Argentina's biggest pop idol; this film cashed in on his teen heartthrob status while pretending to be serious art. The tension is delicious.
Emilio Vieyra directed this between his famous horror films — the gothic shadows and doomed romance DNA is unmistakable if you know where to look.