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City of Men (2002 - 2018)

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.

Creator
Fernando Meirelles , Kátia Lund ,
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Seasons & Episodes

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City of Men Casts

Douglas Silva Douglas Silva as Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)
Darlan Cunha Darlan Cunha as Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)
Phellipe Haagensen Phellipe Haagensen as Madrugadão
Jonathan Haagensen Jonathan Haagensen as Madrugadão
Roberta Rodrigues Roberta Rodrigues as Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)
Luan Pessoa Luan Pessoa as Davi Pereira da Silva

Keywords

street gangfriendshipcrime bosspoverty

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