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Oxygen Masks Will Not Drop Down Automatically
Overview
1988: A Brazilian flight attendant named Fernando jets between Rio and New York, loves many men, and lives life to the fullest. He ignores the fact that lots of people around him are contracting a mysterious illness. When he himself is diagnosed with HIV, he resolves to fight it. Taking a risk, he smuggles a drug out of the US and into Brazil, where it is illegal.
Status
Ended
Created By
Thiago Pimentel, Leonardo Moreira, Patricia Corso
Network
HBO Brasil
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes
Babe
Brazil, late 80s. The bustling life of Nando, a closeted gay flight attendant, changes when he is diagnosed with HIV.
Song to Oxossi
Nando suffers from the effects of AZT. With the help of Joana and Raul, he devises a new scheme to reach more patients.
A Beast Loose in the Chest
After improving with AZT, a heartbroken Nando claims paternity of Lea's child. Meanwhile, media exposure threatens the smuggling scheme.
Here Comes the Summer
As Joana and Yara take over the operation, Nando decides to publicly come out about his orientation, relationships and HIV status.
The Ocean, the Desert and the Sky
After months without AZT, Nando turns his sadness into will to fight to demand government action for the distribution of AIDS treatment.
Top Cast
Johnny Massaro
Fernando
Bruna Linzmeyer
Lea
Ícaro Silva
Raul
Eli Ferreira
Yara
Júlio Machado
Barcelos
Hermila Guedes
Dra. Joana
Kika Sena
Francesca
Carla Ribas
Raquel
Igor Fernández
Caio
Rita Assemany
Sônia
Jessica Ritter
Monique
Duda Matte
Olivia
