# My Name Ain't Johnny (2008)

> A charismatic middle-class Rio bon vivant spirals from recreational drug use into chaotic dealing before fighting his way back to a productive life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10446

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Mauro Lima
- Cast: Selton Mello, Cleo, Júlia Lemmertz, Cássia Kis, Eva Todor, André De Biase, Giulio Lopes, Felipe Severo
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1092016/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: energetic, darkly comic, grounded, crime film night, Brazilian cinema night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of addiction and redemption set against the vibrant backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.

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