Angels of the Sun (2006)
"Anjos do Sol" (original title)

In 2002, 12-year-old Maria, living in dire poverty with her family, is sold by her fisherman father to prostitute recruiter Seu Tadeu, who takes her to a low-class brothel in the Amazon ... See full summary »

Director:

Rudi Lagemann

Writer:

Rudi Lagemann

Stars:

Antonio Calloni, Otávio Augusto, Darlene Glória

9 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Antonio Calloni	...	Saraiva
Otávio Augusto	...	Lourenço
Darlene Glória	...	Vera
Vera Holtz	...	Nazaré, the Madam
Fernanda Carvalho	...	Maria
Chico Díaz	...	Tadeu
Bianca Comparato	...	Inês
Mary Sheila	...	Celeste (as Mary Sheyla)
Caco Monteiro	...	Truck Driver
Antônio Gonzalez	...	Jet Pilot
Evelin Buchegguer	...	Maria's mother
Rui Manthur	...	Maria's father
Maurício Gonçalves	...	Public Health agent
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Larissa Beckman	...	Prostitute
Kallanda Caetana	...	Prostitute

Storyline

In 2002, 12-year-old Maria, living in dire poverty with her family, is sold by her fisherman father to prostitute recruiter Seu Tadeu, who takes her to a low-class brothel in the Amazon region. While she suffers innumerable abuses, Maria only thinks of escaping the horrible conditions she's faced with.

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Plot Keywords:

child prostitution | child abuse | prostitution | face slap | loss of virginity | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Brazil]

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

18 August 2006 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Angels of the Sun

Filming Locations:

Amazon Rainforest, Amazonas, Brazil

Box Office

Budget:

BRL 1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Apema Filmes, Caradecão Filmes, Globo Filmes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 90 min (original) 90 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (35 mm version) Color

User Reviews

The most moving film that I have ever seen.

I'm not much of an expert on acting or other movie details, but this movie just hit me deep. I don't think I'll ever forget it. One scene especially (I think that anybody who has seen the film will know of which one I am speaking) is imprinted on my brain.

I also watched the similar movie Lilja 4-ever (as referred to by a previous commentator). It was also very moving, but not quite as straight to the point and brutal. If you are sensitive at all, either will bring tears to your eyes, but Anjos Do Sol (Angels of the Sun) may stay with you forever.

This is very depressing subject matter, but I think, no, I HOPE that the film succeeds in bringing more attention to it.

More people need to see this film!!!!!!