The film premiered in a single cinema in Copacabana in October 1983. It was an instant scandal. Critics called it “repugnant,” “morally bankrupt,” and “a low-brow excuse to film a naked child-woman.” Audiences, however, were curious—but not curious enough. The film bombed commercially, largely due to an age restriction (18+) that kept Xuxa’s emerging fanbase of children away.
The production was chaotic. Garcia shot the film in 12 days on a shoestring budget. Xuxa, who had only acted in minor roles, was reportedly coached by the director to “move like a cat” and “look at the camera as if you know a secret.” The script was written in two weeks, borrowing heavily from The Night Porter and Lolita , but filtered through a Brazilian telenovela sensibility. Xuxa Amor Estranho Amor Filme Porno Da Xuxa 3gp Cd 1
The soundtrack was a bizarre mix of synth-pop and dissonant strings. The cinematography—all soft focus, mirrors, and rain-streaked windows—gave the film a dreamlike, almost amateurish art-house sheen. Most notably, the production had no legal oversight regarding child sexual content because Tamara’s age was never explicitly stated in the dialogue, only in the original script. This legal gray area allowed the film to be completed. The film premiered in a single cinema in