City of Men (2002)
Drama
Overview
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.
Cast
- Douglas Silva as Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)
- Darlan Cunha as Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)
- Phellipe Haagensen as Madrugadão
- Jonathan Haagensen as Madrugadão
- Roberta Rodrigues as Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)
- Luan Pessoa as Davi Pereira da Silva
- Carlos Eduardo Jay as Clayton Cunha de Souza
- Thiago Martins as João Victor
- Kikito Junqueira as Felipe (Favelado)