Sweet Mother

A warm, witty look at family life through the eyes of a spirited matriarch, full of gentle humor and everyday charm.

Created by

Ana Luíza Azevedo, Jorge Furtado

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Fernanda Montenegro, Marco Ricca, Louise Cardoso

Tagline

Youth begins at 80.

Overview

Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. At 85 years old, she pushes the limits of her age and does everything she can for her family and friends. Sweet Mother illustrates the everyday life of the elderly with clarity and levity, and shows that youth actually starts at 80. In the role that earned her the 2013 International Emmy® Awards for Best Actress, Fernanda Montenegro adds another success to her list of characters, which includes an Oscar nomination for the film Central Station.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, aging, parenthood, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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