Bom Garoto (Good Boy)
July 1st, 2008 | Published in Films
Bom Garoto is a violent coming of age story set in the heart of the favela. Andre is a
monstrous boy from the slums of Rio de Janeiro who loves his mother dearly.
His latest job offers a big payout, but will it come at the cost of his truest friendship?
Trailer
Bom Garoto (Good Boy) Trailer from Davyde Wachell on Vimeo.
Cast and Crew
Written and Produced by Vinicius Alexandrino
Directed by Davyde Wachell
Andre: Wallace Coutinho
Mae: Marilia Coelho
Pregnant Woman: Jaqueline Macóeh
Gang Leader: Diego Ferreira
Thug 1: Juan Lima
Man in Car: Lauro Albuquerque
Photos
Wallace waiting for “Action”
Wallace as “Bom Garoto”
The boys have fun between takes.
Press
“Strikingly kinetic, with an explosive lead performance from young actor Wallace Coutinho, Wachell’s work doesn’t wallow in the misery of favela life like so many other films with similar settings. Rather, its relentless pace and no-nonsense storytelling carry us right up to a series of surprisingly understated final moments.” —
Bilge Elbiri, New York Magazine