City of Men

Season 2

TV-PG

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.

Where to Watch City of Men • Season 2

5 Episodes

Sábado
E1
SábadoAcerola 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".
Dois Pra Brasília
E2
Dois Pra BrasíliaAcerola 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.
Tem Que Ser Agora
E3
Tem Que Ser AgoraThe two take a trip to Brasília, to talk to Presidente Lula and give him a letter from an elderly prisoner.
Os Ordinários
E4
Os OrdináriosThe two young men go to the beach, where they surf, watch girls and think about losing their virginity.
Buraco Quente
E5
Buraco QuenteLaranjinha'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.