City of Men

★ 7.2•2002•6 Seasons•ANIME

Drama

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.

Top Cast

Douglas Silva

Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)

Darlan Cunha

Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)

Phellipe Haagensen

Madrugadão

Jonathan Haagensen

Madrugadão

Roberta Rodrigues

Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)

Luan Pessoa

Davi Pereira da Silva

Episodes

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1. A Coroa do Imperador

30m

Laranjinha and Acerola have the opportunity to go on a field trip with their history class. The only catch is that they need to come up with $6.50 for the trip. Soon the boys are hatching a dangerous plot to come up with the money.

Aired: 10/15/2002

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2. O Cunhado do Cara

30m

Acerola's sister begins to have a relationship with the local drug dealer and that's when he finds that more and more people respect him. However, problems in the relationship cause things to take a bad turn.