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The Kings of the World

The Kings of the World

20227.61h 51m

Overview

Rá, Culebro, Sere, Winny and Nano. Five boys who live on the streets of Medellín. Five kings with no kingdom, no law, no family, set out on a journey in search of the promised land. A subversive tale told through a wild and endearing clan, somewhere between reality and delirium. A journey to nowhere, where everything happens.

Directed by Laura Mora
Written by María Camila Arias, Laura Mora
Produced by Cristina Gallego, Mirlanda Torres
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Top Cast

C

Carlos Andres Castañeda

B

Brahian Acevedo

Nano

D

Davinson Florez

Sere

C

Cristian Campaña

Winny

C

Cristian David

Culebro

L

Luis Eduardo Benjumea

Vayú

Themes & Keywords

friendshipcoming of agestreet lifestreet children

About The Kings of the World

The Kings of the World is a drama, adventure film released in 2022 exploring themes of friendship, coming of age, street life, street children. Directed by Laura Mora, it stars Carlos Andres Castañeda, Brahian Acevedo, Davinson Florez. Rá, Culebro, Sere, Winny and Nano. Five boys who live on the streets of Medellín. Five kings with no kingdom, no law, no family, set out on a journey in search of the promised land. A subversive tale told through a wild and endearing clan, somewhere between reality and delirium. A journey to nowhere, where everything happens.

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