

A Wolf Among the Swans
2025-07-24 · 110 min · ★ 7.5
Thiago Soares is a young man from the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro who leaves hip hop behind and embarks on the world of classical ballet. His story takes on unexpected turns through his troubled relationship with his mentor, the Cuban Dino Carrera, who improves Thiago's talent until he reaches stardom by becoming the principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in London.
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- Directors
- Marcos Schechtman, Helena Varvaki
- Production companies
- TvZERO, Globo Filmes
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Matheus AbreuThiago Soares
Darío GrandinettiDino Carrera
Margarida Vila-NovaRaquel
Alan RochaJúlio
Igor FernandezNorberto
Augusto MadeiraDoutor Marcos
Rafael FernandesJocaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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