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Maré, Our Love Story (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2008, Maré, Our Love Story is a drama film directed by Lúcia Murat, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Free adaptation of Romeo and Juliet translated to the harsh life in Favela da Maré, one of largest and most violent slums in Rio de Janeiro. Living in a slum divided between two rival gangs of drug traffickers, Analídia is the daughter of one of the gangs' leaders and Jonathan is a childhood friend of the other gang leader. Both study in a dance group situated exactly in the middle of the two territories, looking for solace in art.

Who’s in it. Maré, Our Love Story stars Vinícius D'Black as Jonathan, Marisa Orth as Fernanda, Cristina Lago as Analídia and Monique Soares as Luciene, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Maré, Our Love Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maré, Our Love Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of Maré, Our Love Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Maré, Our Love Story (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maré, Our Love Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Maré, Our Love Story worth watching?
Maré, Our Love Story holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Maré, Our Love Story?
Maré, Our Love Story stars Vinícius D'Black, Marisa Orth, Cristina Lago, Monique Soares and Rafael Mariano.
When was Maré, Our Love Story released?
Maré, Our Love Story was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.