The streets of the world’s most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro’s City of God, are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with an artistic eye. In the face of impossible odds, his brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a window into his world and ultimately his way out.
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03:25With Li'l Ze running the show, the runts quickly learn that their actions have serious consequences. In the scene: Li'l Ze (Leandro Firmino da Hora)- 03:00Li'l Ze's drug empire adheres to a strict chain of command. In the scene: Li'l Ze (Leandro Firmino da Hora), Benny (Phellipe Haagensen), Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues)
- 03:41Shaggy and Bernice attempt to flee the City of God before its too late. In this scene: Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Bernice (Roberta Rodrigues), Shorty (Gero Camilo)
- 03:00After robbing the hotel, the Tender Trio's getaway comes to a crashing hault. In this scene: Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Clipper (Jefechander Suplino), Goose (Renato de Souza), Shorty (Gero Camilo)
- 02:54The Tender Trio are famous in the City of God. In the scene: Young Rocket (Luis Otavio), Young Benny (Michel de Souza), Li'l Dice ( Douglas Silva), Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Clipper (Jefechander Suplino), Goose (Renato de Souza)
- 02:48In search of something better, Benny decides to leave the City of God. In the scene: Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), Benny (Phellipe Haagensen), Li'l Ze (Leandro Firmino da Hora), Angelica (Alice Braga)
- 01:42Looking back, Rocket describes how he came to the City of God. In the scene: Young Rocket (Buscape Crianca)
- 01:37Fleeing from the police, Shaggy seeks shelter, while Clipper finds himself at a crossroads. In the scene: Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Bernice (Roberta Rodrigues), Clipper (Jefechander Suplino), Goose (Renato de Souza)
