Laranjinha is hit by stray bullet during gang shoot-out. At the hospital, Acerola searches for him.
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.
The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.
Laranjinha is hit by stray bullet during gang shoot-out. At the hospital, Acerola searches for him.
Laranjinha's cousin Esperto wants to leave the drug dealing business but knows he will run into obstacles. Laranjinha and Acerola decide to help him get out.
Acerola runs into more trouble than he expected when taking care of a poodle.
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