City of Men

City of Men

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

R 2007 · 106 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

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.

Directed by Paulo Morelli · Written by Elena Soarez

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