City of Men
Cidade dos Homens
2007 · 1h 46m · Drama · Brazil · Rated R (US)
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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Paulo MorelliWritten by
Elena Soarez6.8Smart score
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