Angels of the Sun

Angels of the Sun

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Directed by Rudi Lagemann

Produced by Globo Filmes, Apema Filmes

200692 min6.9 / 10

A harrowing drama about child exploitation and human trafficking in the Brazilian Amazon, grounded in social realism and moral urgency.

In Northeastern Brazil, twelve-year-old Maria is sold to have a better life as a housemaid. However, Maria is resold and sent to a brothel in the Amazon gold fields and put to work by the despicable Saraiva.

Questions people ask

  • Is Angels of the Sun sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Angels of the Sun easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Angels of the Sun end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Angels of the Sun scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Angels of the Sun violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Angels of the Sun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Angels of the Sun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Angels of the Sun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Angels of the Sun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Angels of the Sun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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