City of Men (2007)
An unforgettable tale of friendship and survival in a city where the greatest challenge is growing up.
Starring Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Jonathan Haagensen
Directed by Paulo Morelli
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.
Runtime: 106 min.
Rating: 7.0
DVD
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil
Genres: Drama
Keywords: slum,street gang,loss of loved one,parent child relationship,brazilian,becoming an adult,rio de janeiro,father murder,ghetto,will to survive,battle for power,matter of life and death,street riots,boy gang,independent film,gang,youth gang,father figure
Cast
Acerola ´Ace´
Laranjinha `Wallace´
Madrugadão ´Midnight`
Heraldo
Ceará
Nestor
Cris
Camila
Nefast ´Fasto´
Fiel
Caju
Clayton
Clayton