The narrative centers on family decay and liberation. Frustrated by the absolute dullness and stagnation of her husband, a woman decides to break free from suburban monotony. She seeks out thrill and validation through chaotic relationships with a group of street youth, referred to colloquially in Portuguese as "pivetes". Key themes explored in the film include:

Promiscuidade, os Pivetes de Kátia (1984) is a highly controversial entry in Brazilian cinema, specifically within the late "Boca do Lixo" movement. Directed by Fauzi Mansur

O desafio é desconstruir dualidades como "periferia vs. moralidade" ou "realidade vs. entretenimento". Para isso:

To understand why a film like Promiscuidade, os Pivetes de Kátia exists, one must look at the historical context of Brazilian cinema between the early 1970s and mid-1980s.