Almost Brothers

Nan
1h 42m
2004
5.2 /10 (13)

We all have two lives: the one we dream of and the one we live.

Overview

The strange friendship between two men of opposite social classes. Miguel is a senator. His childhood friend Jorge is a major drug-dealer. In the 1970s, they meet in prison: Miguel was there for political reasons, and Jorge, as a common criminal.

Country : Brazil
Genre : Drama
Languages : Português
Released Date: 2004-04-01

Top Billed Cast

Caco Ciocler

Miguel (anos 70)

Flávio Bauraqui

Jorginho (anos 70)

Werner Schünemann

Miguel (hoje / today)

Antônio Pompêo

Jorginho (hoje / today)

Maria Flor

Juliana

Fernando Alves Pinto

Peninha

Charles Fricks

Marcos

Pablo Ricardo Belo

Jorge as a child (1950s)

Renato de Souza

Deley

Babu Santana

Pingão

Marieta Severo

Miguel Mother

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