Film

City of Men 2007

Directed by Paulo Morelli

  • Drama
  • 106 min
  • R

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

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.

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