City of Men

City of Men

TV-PG 2002 · 6 seasons · 27 eps · ★ 7.2 · Drama

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The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.

Created by Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

Network: TV Globo

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Douglas Silva Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)
Darlan Cunha Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)
Phellipe Haagensen Madrugadão
Jonathan Haagensen Madrugadão
Thiago Martins João Victor
Kikito Junqueira Felipe (Favelado)
Roberta Rodrigues Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)
Camila Monteiro Cristiane de Souza
Luan Pessoa Davi Pereira da Silva
Carlos Eduardo Jay Clayton Cunha de Souza
Graziella Moretto

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