Top Cast
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Douglas Silva
Acerola
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Darlan Cunha
Laranjinha
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Rubens Sabino
Nefasto
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Phellipe Haagensen
Madrugadão #2
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Jonathan Haagensen
Madrugadão #1
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Leandro Firmino
Patrão
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Jacqueline Ferreira
Sorata
Overview
Two young boys, Laranjinha and Acerola, living in Cidade de Deus, one of the most violent neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, need some money to go to a concert. The "easiest" (and most dangerous) way to get it is working for some drug-dealers.
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A Dry White Season
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Heaven
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Girl in the Box
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