Directed by Ricardo Waddington and Alexandre Avancini, the series aired on Rede Globo from 7 to 31 August 2001, consisting of 16 episodes.

It is a story about obsession, seduction, and death, centering around an 18-year-old Lolita-type girl named Anita, and a 45-year-old family man, Fernando.

Lisboa, who was 19 at the time, had her acting debut in this series, playing her most famous role to date.

In order to save her marriage, Lucia tries to please her husband by accepting his rages, encouraging his literary projects, and participating in his fantasies.

In search of inspiration, he ends up finding Anita (Mel Lisboa), the ideal character for his novel.