City of Men (2008)

  • R
  • 02/29/2008 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 46m

An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.

Overview

Best buddies Acerola and Laranjinha, about to turn 18, discover things about their missing fathers' pasts which will shatter their solid friendship, in the middle of a war between rival drug gangs from Rio's favelas.

Paulo Morelli

Director

Elena Soarez

Screenplay

Cast

Douglas Silva's headshot

Douglas Silva

Acerola ´Ace´
Darlan Cunha's headshot

Darlan Cunha

Laranjinha `Wallace´
Jonathan Haagensen's headshot

Jonathan Haagensen

Madrugadão ´Midnight`
Rodrigo dos Santos's headshot

Rodrigo dos Santos

Heraldo
Fábio Lago's headshot

Fábio Lago

Ceará
Maurício Gonçalves's headshot

Maurício Gonçalves

Nestor
Camila Monteiro's headshot

Camila Monteiro

Cris
Naima Silva's headshot

Naima Silva

Camila

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