Synopsis

In 1920, in the Minas Gerais town of Bom Jesus da Moóca, La Mamma tries to protect her seductive son Manfredo Antônio from jealous husbands and a plot that threatens her reputation.

First Air Date: 1990-10-08

Last Air Date: 1990-10-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Created By: Augusto César Vannucci, Paulo Figueiredo

Networks: TV Globo

Top Cast

Dercy Gonçalves as Dona Rosária (La Mamma)
César Filho as Manfredo Antônio (Manfredinho)
Cristina Bittencourt as Sônia Tarquino (Soninha)
Paulo Figueiredo as Paulinho
Yara Lins as Giuseppina
Helio Souto as Manfredão
Luiz Carlos Braga as Dino
Cláudio Corrêa e Castro as Padre Giovanni
José Vasconcellos as Manoel Joaquim Calhaus
Paulo Fortes as Stromboli

Seasons

None (1990)

In 1920, in the Minas Gerais town of Bom Jesus da Moóca, La Mamma tries to protect her seductive son Manfredo Antônio from jealous husbands and a plot that threatens her reputation.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (1990-10-08)

Mamma has a nightmare and wakes up the whole city. Mama goes to Mãe de Santo in search of answers about Manfredinho’s return. At the cemetery, Mamma talks to her late husband.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (1990-10-09)

The city's men come together to come up with a plan against Manfredinho. Mamma discovers that her son was almost killed for sleeping with a German's wife. Manfredinho arrives in the city.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (1990-10-10)

A twist happens and the killer gives up on completing his work. Manfredinho and Soninha meet again and fall in love. Manfredinho's life is at risk, but he marries Soninha.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (1990-10-11)

A rumor about Manfredinho and Soninha's sex life spreads around the city. Mamma uses her spiritual knowledge to maintain her son's reputation.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (1990-10-12)

Mamma listens to Manfredão's advice and comes up with a plan to save Manfredinho's reputation. Paulinho enters Soninha's room at night. Tarquino tries to return home with Soninha.