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.


City of Men (2002)
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Douglas Silva
Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola) (27 episodes)

Darlan Cunha
Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha) (27 episodes)

Phellipe Haagensen
Madrugadão (27 episodes)

Jonathan Haagensen
Madrugadão (27 episodes)

Thiago Martins
João Victor (27 episodes)

Kikito Junqueira
Felipe (Favelado) (27 episodes)

Roberta Rodrigues
Sheila Pereira (Poderosa) (19 episodes)

Camila Monteiro
Cristiane de Souza (10 episodes)
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Luan Pessoa
Davi Pereira da Silva (8 episodes)