Boys in Brazil

Boys in Brazil

NR 2014 · 90 min · ★ 6.1 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two teenagers decide to attend attend São Paulo's annual Gay Pride Parade, encouraged by one of their uncles, a successful - although closeted - business executive. After witnessing an incident of shocking violence at the parade, the group makes a pact - they all have one year to come out of the closet.

Directed by Alexandre Carvalho · Written by André Collazi

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