This film is based on the novel The Story of Honkg Gil Dong written by Ho Gyun in the 17th century. Gil Dong is a young man gifted with unusual skill and ability, he learns magical arts from Mu Ong and becomes a master. He will create resistance against the nobility system, while trying to recover his family and protect the woman he loves.

Gilberto Gil talks with friends and share his thoughts, influences and reveal his impact on brazilian music and vision of the black people.

The wife of a British Judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot.