Year: 2008
Runtime: 101 mins
Language: Portuguese
Director: Alexander Pickl
In Rio’s violent favela, Tiago dreams of escaping poverty by becoming a professional soccer player to support his family. Though his talent attracts a scout’s attention, he must confront Tubarão, the powerful gang leader who forces him into drug trafficking, and his growing love for Juliana, Tubarão’s sister, which only deepens the danger.
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