

Sweet Mother
Original Title: âDoce de MĂŁeâ
âMaternal love, at the heart of a quest for identity, between secrets and reconciliationâ
Overview
Picucha may seem old-fashioned, but she has modern ideas and a great sense of humor. As the matriarch of a big family, she is involved in the daily lives of her children, grandchildren and other relatives. Undeterred by the typical problems of old age, she uses her many years of experience to solve problems in the best way possible.
Top Cast

Fernanda Montenegro
Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)

Marco Ricca
Silvio de Souza

Louise Cardoso
Elaine de Souza

Matheus Nachtergaele
Fernando de Souza

Mariana Lima
Suzana de Souza

Daniel de Oliveira
Jesus Medeiros

Mirna Spritzer
Zaida

Elisa Volpatto
Carolina de Souza

Ăurea Baptista
Florinha de Souza
Barbara Borgga
Lenir
Carlos Cunha Filho
IrmĂŁo do Falecido

Sérgio Lulkin
Seu Dirceu
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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