Hilda Hurricane

Hilda Furacão is a gripping drama series that follows the story of a young woman who rebels against society's expectations and becomes one of the most infamous prostitutes in Belo Horizonte, Brazil during the 1950s and 60s. Hilda Müller, played by Ana Paula Arósio, is the daughter of a respected middle-class family who shocks everyone by leaving her groom at the altar and seeking refuge in a brothel. She adopts the alias Hilda Furacão and becomes known as "Hilda the Hurricane" - a symbol of rebellion and freedom. However, her life takes a complicated turn when she falls in love with Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, who is kept under the strict doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant to even minor sins. As Hilda navigates her dangerous profession and forbidden love, she must also confront the political turmoil of her time. The series ends during the 1964 Brazilian coup d'etat, leaving viewers with a powerful message about rebellion, freedom, and survival.

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