Rachel is a girl, adopted by an upper middle class family, who rebelled at 17 and left her family and studies at a traditional college in Sao Paulo to become a sexy call girl. Shortly after starting work, she decided to write a blog about her experiences. Since some clients thought she looked like a surfer she adopted the name "Surfistinha" which means little surfer girl.
Acting
Deborah Secco transforms—vulnerable then terrifyingly hollow
Writing
Blog narration that seduces then indicts the viewer
Direction
São Paulo's neon nights as character, not backdrop
Director
Marcus Baldini
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real 'Bruna Surfistinha' became a celebrity author and TV personality in Brazil, turning her blog into a media empire that made this film possible.
Director Marcus Baldini specifically cast Deborah Secco against her wholesome TV image, weaponizing audience recognition to mirror how Raquel performs different versions of herself.
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