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Palace II

Palace II

Genres

Drama

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Two young boys, Laranjinha and Acerola, living in Cidade de Deus, one of the most violent neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, need some money to go to a concert. The "easiest" (and most dangerous) way to get it is working for some drug-dealers.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

28 December 2000

Country

Brazil

Cast

Darlan Cunha

Darlan Cunha

Laranjinha

Douglas Silva

Douglas Silva

Acerola

Jonathan Haagensen

Jonathan Haagensen

Madrugadão

Rubens Sabino

Rubens Sabino

Nefasto

Phellipe Haagensen

Phellipe Haagensen

Leandro Firmino

Leandro Firmino

Patrão

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