The trio faces skepticism. Elders in their samba school question whether holographic elements and LED costumes could respect the art form. Tensions rise as Mariana clashes with traditionalists during rehearsals: “Samba is the people’s song! We don’t need apps for that!” Ana counters, “But the world needs to feel it too— today !” Their breakthrough comes when they discover an 18th-century Afro-Brazilian folk legend about the Rainha do Sol (Queen of the Sun), whose story they weave into their theme.
