Streets of Rio poster

Streets of Rio

2008 • 1h41m Drama, Crime

Rating

4.3/10

Popularity

0

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.

Details

Director

Alexander Pickl

Screenplay

Rene Belmonte

Nick Weisman

Cast

Thiago Martins

Lui Mendes

Luís Otávio Fernandes

Release date

1/30/2008

Status

Released

Revenue

$123,045

Origin country

BR

Vote count

3