Portrait of troubled middle-class young men living in Rio de Janeiro. With no attention from their parents, they turn to urban violence, as a compensation. A group of friends decide to kidnap a rich youngster to get some money to spend during the Carnival.

Monet

Tito

Duda

Paulinho Tantan

Paulinho’s mother

Paulinho’s father

Traficante

Flanelinha

DJ

Girl at the party

Party bouncer
January 1, 2004

Monet

Tito

Duda

Paulinho Tantan

Paulinho’s mother

Paulinho’s father

Traficante

Flanelinha

DJ

Girl at the party

Party bouncer
