

City of Men
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.
Cast

Douglas Silva
Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)

Darlan Cunha
Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)

Phellipe Haagensen
Madrugadão

Jonathan Haagensen
Madrugadão

Roberta Rodrigues
Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)
Luan Pessoa
Davi Pereira da Silva
Carlos Eduardo Jay
Clayton Cunha de Souza

Thiago Martins
João Victor

Kikito Junqueira
Felipe (Favelado)
Seasons
E1A Coroa do Imperador
Oct 15, 2002
Laranjinha and Acerola have the opportunity to go on a field trip with their history class. The only catch is that they need to come up with $6.50 for the trip. Soon the boys are hatching a dangerous plot to come up with the money.
E2O Cunhado do Cara
Oct 16, 2002
Acerola's sister begins to have a relationship with the local drug dealer and that's when he finds that more and more people respect him. However, problems in the relationship cause things to take a bad turn.
E3Correio
Oct 17, 2002
Laranjinha and Acerola start work as mailmen, as they are told to by the local drug barons.
E4Uólace e João Vitor
Oct 18, 2002
Laranjinha is poor and about to starve while João Vitor is a middle-class kid living in an apartment in front of Laranjinha's favela. This episode shows the similarity between the two boys.
E1Sábado
Oct 14, 2003
Acerola saves a rich boy from drowning and they become good friends. As the realization that people from different social classes hits them, they form a group called "The Ordinaries".
E2Dois Pra Brasília
Oct 21, 2003
Acerola enters a group dance competition while Laranjinha's aim is to stay with three different girls all through the night and then take a fourth home.
E3Tem Que Ser Agora
Oct 28, 2003
The two take a trip to Brasília, to talk to Presidente Lula and give him a letter from an elderly prisoner.
E4Os Ordinários
Nov 4, 2003
The two young men go to the beach, where they surf, watch girls and think about losing their virginity.
E5Buraco Quente
Nov 11, 2003
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.
E1A Estréia
Sep 24, 2004
When Acerola's mother goes out of town for the weekend and leaves him without a chaperone, the boys become swinging bachelors and vow to practice their romantic skills with some local girls. Will their Saturday night soiree turn out to be the love fest they envisioned?
E2Foi Sem Querer
Oct 1, 2004
When Laranjinha romances a pretty girl who just so happens to have a boyfriend, he ticks off her jealous beau and has to enlist Acerola for protection. Meanwhile, the boys try their hand at a small business to raise money for the favela's community center.
E3Vacilo É Um Só
Oct 8, 2004
Learning about the breeding habits of tiny ants in school prompts Laranjinha, Acerola and their classmates to think big about their own sexuality. Meanwhile, Acerola strives to stay out of trouble by spending the day with the leader of the favela's community association.
E4Hip Sampa Hop
Oct 15, 2004
When Laranjinha's cousin announces he's taking a trip to São Paulo, Laranjinha and Acerola decide to tag along. Once there, they discover the city's vibrant hip-hop scene and become immersed in the culture -- and the drama that goes along with it.
E5Pais e Filhos
Oct 22, 2004
When Laranjinha and Acerola apply for social security at work, it prompts thoughts about their futures and jump-starts Laranjinha's quest for his own "lost" father. Will he find the paternal figure he's been looking for?
E1A Fila
Nov 18, 2005
Laranjinha is hit by stray bullet during gang shoot-out. At the hospital, Acerola searches for him.
E2Tá Sobrando Mês
Nov 25, 2005
Laranjinha and Acerola are hard pressed to earn money, but each one goes after it his own way.
E3Atração Fatal
Dec 2, 2005
Laranjinha gets to work as a DJ in the community radio station. Meanwhile, a rebel girl from the asphalt gets involved with the local drug boss.
E4As Aparências Enganam
Dec 9, 2005
Acerola runs into more trouble than he expected when taking care of a poodle.
E5Em Algum Lugar do Futuro
Dec 16, 2005
E1Episode 1
Jan 17, 2017
E2Episode 2
Jan 18, 2017
E3Episode 3
Jan 19, 2017
E4Episode 4
Jan 20, 2017
E1Episode 1
Jan 2, 2018
E2Episode 2
Jan 3, 2018
E3Episode 3
Jan 4, 2018
E4Episode 4
Jan 5, 2018
Storyline
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.
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