Based on the novel by Jorge Amado, This Brazilian Comedy follows the strange events that befall Dona Flor after she is left a widow after the death of her wild, irresponsible husband. (He died after another wanton night of carousing). Attempting to marry more wisely the second time around, Dona Flor weds a stable, but boring, pharmacist who has no interest in sex. When she discovers that her new sex life is less than satisfying Dona Flor is visited by the sexy ghost of her late husband.