This short but precious little gem tells a story of two roommates at a flat in Sao Paulo, a male prostitute and a poor man from the countryside who came to find a job, and is visibly desperate about his situation, whereas the other one has a rather cool attitude about himself and what he's doing for living. It's a story about two contradictory mindsets and values, compressed into a short format that leaves little space for exaggeration and narrative development. However, the initally cool roommate slowly changes his relationship to the other guy, faced with his unspoilt honesty and criticism. It's a perfect example of a narrative with an increasing tension and surprising climax. A pleasant surprise, I almost wish it was longer.
Review of Jasmim Hotel
