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City of Men

7.2(33)
First Aired:October 15, 2002
Seasons:6 seasons
Episodes:27
Status:Ended

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

Douglas Silva

Luís Cláudio Cunha (Acerola)

Darlan Cunha

Darlan Cunha

Uólace da Silva (Laranjinha)

Phellipe Haagensen

Phellipe Haagensen

Madrugadão

Jonathan Haagensen

Jonathan Haagensen

Madrugadão

Roberta Rodrigues

Roberta Rodrigues

Sheila Pereira (Poderosa)

Luan Pessoa

Davi Pereira da Silva

Carlos Eduardo Jay

Clayton Cunha de Souza

Thiago Martins

Thiago Martins

João Victor

Kikito Junqueira

Kikito Junqueira

Felipe (Favelado)

Seasons

E1A Coroa do Imperador

30m

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

30m

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

30m

Oct 17, 2002

Laranjinha and Acerola start work as mailmen, as they are told to by the local drug barons.

E4Uólace e João Vitor

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

Nov 4, 2003

The two young men go to the beach, where they surf, watch girls and think about losing their virginity.

E5Buraco Quente

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m

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

30m4.0

Nov 18, 2005

Laranjinha is hit by stray bullet during gang shoot-out. At the hospital, Acerola searches for him.

E2Tá Sobrando Mês

30m

Nov 25, 2005

Laranjinha and Acerola are hard pressed to earn money, but each one goes after it his own way.

E3Atração Fatal

30m

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

30m

Dec 9, 2005

Acerola runs into more trouble than he expected when taking care of a poodle.

E5Em Algum Lugar do Futuro

30m

Dec 16, 2005

E1Episode 1

27m

Jan 17, 2017

E2Episode 2

27m

Jan 18, 2017

E3Episode 3

26m

Jan 19, 2017

E4Episode 4

34m

Jan 20, 2017

E1Episode 1

36m

Jan 2, 2018

E2Episode 2

34m

Jan 3, 2018

E3Episode 3

36m

Jan 4, 2018

E4Episode 4

36m

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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