Maré, Our Love Story (2008)

Maré, Our Love Story (2008)

2008-04-04 Brazil, France, Uruguay 104 Min. PG-13
5.9 4 votes

Overview

Free adaptation of Romeo and Juliet translated to the harsh life in Favela da Maré, one of largest and most violent slums in Rio de Janeiro. Living in a slum divided between two rival gangs of drug traffickers, Analídia is the daughter of one of the gangs' leaders and Jonathan is a childhood friend of the other gang leader. Both study in a dance group situated exactly in the middle of the two territories, looking for solace in art.

Cast

Marisa Orth is Fernanda
Fernanda
Cristina Lago is Analídia
Analídia
Rafael Mariano is Leonardo
Elisa Lucinda is D. Maria
Malu Galli is Maria Eugênia
Maria Eugênia