Tragicomic epic inspired on pamphlet literature from Northeastern Brazil, re-creating the story of Lampião e Maria Bonita within the imaginary prevailing at the end of this century. The myth of the cangaceiro Lampião - the legendary leader of regional outlaws both loved and hated by the people - is re-invented with irony and sensibility, in a post-modern fantasy which shows a bit of Brazil in its incessant search to re-create national symbols.