Streets of Rio
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.
Run Time
1h 41m
Genre
Drama, Crime
Release Date
30 Jan 2008
Country
Brazil, Germany
Language
Portuguese
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Thiago Martins
Lui Mendes
Naima Santos
Gabriel Mattar
Ralf Richter
Sandra Pêra
Orange Pictures
Devon Media Group