A Vida Invisível

During a long night, Hugo, a government employee, finds himself sitting on the steps of the Ministry where he works, unable to bring himself to go home. His mind is haunted by the enigmatic 8 mm films he discovered in António’s house after António’s death. Hugo recalls the moment when António, his superior at the Ministry, confided in him about his impending death. It seemed as though António was trying to convey something about Hugo himself. This unspoken message ignites Hugo’s curiosity, prompting him to revisit other memories from his past. Unexpectedly, he reflects on the last encounter with Adriana, the woman he loved, and once again experiences the sense of a life he feels he never truly lived.