The story depicts the conquest of Brazil by the French in the mid-sixteenth century. Under the reign of Henry II, an expedition led by Sir Villegagnon settled in the bay of Rio de Janeiro to oppose the Portuguese. The action is seen through the eyes of two orphans - who were (mistakenly) embarked to act as interpreters with the Indians. Aired as two-part mini-series on France 2 television on January 22 & 23, 2013 DVD release in France on February 11, 2013 Theaterical release in Brazil on September 6, 2013
