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Sultry Brazilian sexpot Braga takes on the title role of yet another Jorge Amado novel, "Tieta of the Wilderness." Amado himself introduces the story which "may have no moral," as it depicts Tieta, a young girl who returns to her hometown years after she was shamed into leaving. Now a rich and powerful businesswoman, she becomes Agreste's benefactor, and fulfills the financial -- and in some cases sexual -- desires of her family and the townspeople. Yet when Tieta gives everyone what they want, they really end up getting what they deserve. Director Diegues has created a joyful comedy about sex, greed, and politics that pulses to the bouyant sounds of Caetano Veloso's bossa nova. With her sex appeal and her scheming, Braga embodies the heart of Amado's heroine, who also proves she has an Achilles heel. (Portuguese with English subtitles)