Artificial Paradises is a drama that follows the story of a man who embarks on a drug-fueled adventure in Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. Along the way, he forms deep friendships and engages in various sexual encounters. The film explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the consequences of drug use.

Upon leaving prison, Brazilian Jonathan discovers that his ex-fiancee has disappeared, leaving behind a six-year-old son. The unlikely duo venture into New York's dangerous underworld of illegal immigration in a desperate attempt to find her

Lili is a princess who dreams of participating in a singing contest, however, she fears for the image of the royal family. Didi and Arthur help Lili, who hides her identity. However, Lili's cousin Lucélia wants to destroy Lili's plans.

Four stories portray the human being and his existential dramas. Bruno's life turns upside down when he is forced to take care of his newborn son as Helena, his wife, is afflicted by postpartum depression. Ronaldo, a 56-year-old man receives news of a terminal illness, as he prepares to receive his 80-year-old mother. Teenager Marta, 17, is plagued by the dictatorship of female beauty, and reaches her limits to achieve a perfect body. While the nurse Jorge meets Ana, they fall in love and end up having an extreme relationship that culminates in an unwanted pregnancy. The stories reveal the fragility of the human being in the midst of social relations.