Streets of Rio

Streets of Rio (2008)

30/01/2008
Drama, Crime
1h 41m

He had several choices, but only one chance!

Overview

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.

  • Alexander PicklDirector
  • Nick WeismanScreenplay
  • Rene BelmonteScreenplay
  • Original Title

    Show de Bola

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Portuguese

  • Revenue

    $123,045

Keywords

  • dying and death
  • new love
  • slum
  • drug trafficking
  • rio de janeiro
  • ghetto
  • delinquency
  • teacher
  • murder
  • organized crime
  • football (soccer)
  • favela
  • brazil