this 2009 documentary was written and directed by exciting young filmmaker justin mitchell, who strives to explore friendship and hope amongst hardship and adversity, in this optimistic production.

the two protagonists of the film are thirteen-year-old fabio and twelve-year-old naama, who live in a large favela near arpoador beach.

their favela is one of the largest in the city, and has reputation for violence, poverty, and armed drug-gangs of the red command, which has earned it the nickname 'vietnam'.