Considered one of Brazil's foremost intellectuals , Heloisa Buarque de Hollanda — the newest member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters — continues to be, at the height of her 84 years, an active voice in cultural and social questions, having left an indelible impression on the national mindset. The documentary casts a light on the trajectory of this icon who was always in the vanguard, acting a beacon for cultural and social movements yet to come. The film immerses us in Heloisa's intimacy through the access of her oldest son, director Lula Buarque de Hollanda.