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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Douglas Silva Acerola ´Ace´ -
Darlan Cunha Laranjinha `Wallace´ -
Jonathan Haagensen Madrugadão ´Midnight` -
Rodrigo de Odé Heraldo -
Camila Monteiro Cris -
Naima Silva Camila - E Eduardo 'BR' Piranha Nefast ´Fasto´
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Luciano Vidigal Fiel - P Pedro Henrique Caju
- V Vítor Oliveira Clayton
- V Vinícius Oliveira Clayton
- R Rafaela Santos Bela da Madrugada
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