Éramos Seis (1994): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1994, Éramos Seis is a drama series.

What it’s about. Éramos Seis is a Brazilian period drama telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from May 9 to December 5, 1994. Based on the 1943 novel of the same name by Maria José Dupré, it was adapted by Sílvio de Abreu and Rubens Ewald Filho, with direction by Henrique Martins and Del Rangel and general direction by Nilton Travesso. The telenovela stars Irene Ravache, Othon Bastos, Jandir Ferrari, Tarcísio Filho, Luciana Braga, and Leonardo Brício. Set in São Paulo between the 1920s and 1940s, the story follows Dona Lola, a devoted wife and mother who struggles to keep her family together despite financial hardship and personal tragedy. As her four children—Carlos, Alfredo, Isabel, and Julinho—grow into adulthood, each follows a different path shaped by love, ambition, and loss. Through decades of sacrifice and resilience, Lola witnesses the joys and sorrows of family life while enduring profound changes that ultimately leave her to reflect on a lifetime of devotion.

Who’s in it. Éramos Seis stars Irene Ravache as Eleonora Abílio de Lemos (Lola), Othon Bastos as Júlio Abílio de Lemos, Jandir Ferrari as Carlos Abílio de Lemos and Tarcísio Filho as Alfredo Abílio de Lemos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Éramos Seis sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Éramos Seis page.

If you liked it. Fans of Éramos Seis tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.