Ep 5. Make Your Mark

In Sintonia season 1 episode 5, titled "Make Your Mark," the three main characters - Doni, Nando and Rita - continue to navigate their individual struggles while trying to achieve their dreams in the midst of poverty and crime in the favelas of São Paulo, Brazil.

Doni, a talented musician striving for success, is invited to a recording studio by a popular rapper, who promises to produce his music and make him a star. However, as Doni is forced to confront the reality of the deal, he must decide whether or not he is willing to compromise his artistic vision to achieve fame. Along the way, Doni also contends with the growing distance between him and his childhood friend, MC Jefinho.

Meanwhile, Nando struggles to keep his head above water as he battles competing drug dealers in the favelas. When his young protégé is wounded in a shooting, Nando is forced to reevaluate his priorities and decide whether or not he wants to continue down a dangerous path as a drug dealer. As he struggles to reconcile his ambitions with his conscience, Nando also faces the challenge of protecting his family from harm in the midst of escalating violence.

Finally, Rita contemplates her future as she navigates her relationship with her boyfriend, the father of her child. As she debates whether or not to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer, Rita also grapples with the reality of leaving behind her life in the favelas and the people who have supported her along the way.

Throughout "Make Your Mark," the characters of Sintonia confront the difficult choices that come with trying to achieve their goals in a world that offers few opportunities. As they face down challenges both external and internal, they must decide whether or not they are willing to sacrifice their principles in pursuit of a better future.