7 Prisioneiros

The Heavy Cost of Survival: Why You Need to Watch "7 Prisioneiros"

The story follows 18-year-old (Christian Malheiros), a young man from the Brazilian countryside who accepts a job at a São Paulo scrapyard to support his impoverished family. Alongside three other boys, Mateus quickly discovers that the "opportunity" was a trap. Their boss, Luca (Rodrigo Santoro), confiscates their documents and reveals they are "indebted" for their travel and food—a debt that grows faster than they can work it off. 7 prisioneiros