Bossa Nova (film)

Bossa Nova is a 2000 Brazilian romantic comedy film directed by Bruno Barreto. The film stars Amy Irving, Antônio Fagundes, and Giovanna Antonelli, and features a primarily bilingual script in English and Portuguese.

The plot revolves around a group of interconnected characters in Rio de Janeiro dealing with love, loss, and the complexities of modern relationships. Mary Ann Simpson (Irving) is an English professor who finds her life turned upside down after her husband leaves her. Pedro Paulo (Fagundes) is a lawyer who is infatuated with Mary Ann. Meanwhile, a young woman named Sharon (Antonelli) dreams of becoming a model and becomes entangled in her own romantic pursuits. The film explores themes of cultural differences, the search for happiness, and the power of music to connect people. The bossa nova soundtrack plays a significant role in setting the mood and reflecting the emotional states of the characters.