My Destiny In Your Hands (Portuguese: Meu Destino em Tuas Mãos) is a 1963 Brazilian drama film written, directed by, and starring José Mojica Marins.

[1][2] Marins is also known by his alter ego Zé do Caixão (in English, Coffin Joe).

Terrified, the boy flees with four other young children, all poor and suffering abuse and exploitation at home by their families.

The children try to live and survive life on the streets on the outskirts of São Paulo.

Carlito (Franquito), the eldest of them, plays guitar and sings to make money.