Streets of Rio
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Show de Bola |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Brazil, Germany |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Alexander Pickl |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.1/10 (4 votes) |
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Streets of Rio is an acquired taste at 4.1/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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