Variations portrays the life of António Ribeiro, barber and figure of the Lisbon crowd in the late 70s, pursuing his dream of becoming a singer and composer, despite not knowing a music note. The film focuses on the transformation process in the persona of António Variações, an eccentric and popular artist whose brilliant career was interrupted by his death in 1984.
Variations is a tribute to all those who still pursue their dreams today aspiring to transform their lives.