In a middle-class neighborhood in Recife, the arrival of a private security firm disrupts the lives of the residents. The company's presence sparks unease and tension in the neighborhood, and buried fears and memories begin to surface.
The feature debut of acclaimed filmmaker Klever Mendoca Filho, which he set in his hometown of Recife, 'O Som ao Redor' weaves together multiple characters and narratives to create a portrait of society fraught with uneasy tension. Through quiet domestic interactions and neighborhood events, the film explores class divisions, historical violence, and the anxieties lurking beneath everyday life.