How To Be a Carioca
An American writer has to learn the quirks of Rio de Janeiro’s people after moving to the Brazilian city.
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A corner-cutting Carioca helps five newcomers to Rio navigate life in the beautiful, chaotic city.
1.Argentina
18-10-202342 minAn Argentine atheist must circumvent rules to fulfill her devoutly religious mother’s dying wish.
2.Germany
18-10-202339 minGerman symphony conductor Matthias gets timely help ahead of a career-defining performance in Rio.
3.Syria
18-10-202338 minA refugee escaping war learns how to navigate life, culture and love on the beaches of Rio.
4.Israel
18-10-202335 minA young Israeli woman has an eye-opening experience while searching for her stolen camera in Rio.
5.Angola
18-10-202337 minAn Angolan writer searches for inspiration in her fight to tear down the walls of prejudice in Rio.
6.Rio de Janeiro
18-10-202345 minFrancisco contemplates his future in Rio as he uses his Carioca methods to resolve his own problem.
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