Streets of Rio

Streets of Rio (2008) is a drama, crime film directed by Alexander Pickl rated 4.7/10.

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.

Cast

Thiago Martins

Tiago

Lui Mendes

Tubarão

Luís Otávio Fernandes

Sabia

Naima Santos

Juliana

Gabriel Mattar

Marcos

Arthur Bispo Coutinho

Cocada

Ralf Richter

Horst

Patukinha

Rato

Sandra Pêra

Tiagos Mutter Maria