Jorge de Oliveira is an Afro-Brazilian poet who works in a publicity agency in São Paulo. Torn between his rich white lovers and his black family and friends, Jorge's situation serves as a springboard to a discussion about racial issues in Brazil.
Unfortunately the movie Compasso de Espera is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Camera | Jorge Bodanzky | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Vicente de Paula Salvia | Music |
| Art | Laonte Klawa | Art Direction |
| Editing | Charles F. Mendes de Almeida | Editor |
| Production | Julia Salomão | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Antunes Filho | Screenplay |
| Directing | Antunes Filho | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Paulo Lago | Makeup Artist |
