Toll (2023)

In this poignant film, Suellen, a toll booth attendant in Cubatão, São Paulo, becomes entangled in a life of crime, helping a gang steal watches. Her desperate actions are driven by a controversial goal: to fund her son's attendance at a gay conversion workshop. This compelling drama, directed by Carolina Markowicz, navigates the complex relationship between mother and son, set against a backdrop of societal prejudice and personal turmoil. It is a profound exploration of love, acceptance, and the lengths one goes to for family, making it a must-watch for its powerful narrative and social commentary.