Throughout the film, easy narrative choices are resisted for the unexpected and more effective.

It conjures a rather contrived denouement that’s a little bit glib, but features a strong performance from Dias as Sofía.

A punchy, confrontational energy infuses this celebration of queer sisterhood in the face of Brazilian conservatism.

It looks and sounds fantastic, popping from the screen with a sanguine brightness that’s symptomatic of an unjaded ingénue director. Halla’s voice is razor sharp, crafting a sports movie that’s more moral parable than anything to do with volleyball.