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Streets of Rio (2008) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2008 · 101 mins · Portuguese
- Directed by
- Alexander Pickl
- Starring
- Thiago Martins, Lui Mendes, Arthur Bispo Coutinho, Ralf Richter, Sandra Pêra, Luís Otávio Fernandes
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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