Suzano, Humberto, and Rose are three friends living in a small Brazilian town in 1983. Their lives are as fraught with happiness and heartbreak as any gay men or trans women of the era could expect. As the first wave of the AIDS epidemic takes hold in their community, their chosen family’s bond must grow even stronger. With energy, humor, and righteous anger, director Rodrigo de Oliveira creates a drama that is full of life. Powerful performances, vibrant color, and dramatic craft propel The First Fallen into an emotional journey that’s just as thrilling as any action picture, and that burns with the fiery passion of art that’s both entertainment and activism.