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Once Upon a Time... (1998)

Original title: Era Uma Vez...

1998-03-30 · PT
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The soap opera portrayed the daily lives of three generations to show that there is no ideal time to love and be happy. The relationship between widower Álvaro and lawyer Bruna is shaken by the arrival of sweet Madalena in the fictional town of Nova Esperança. The young woman is hired as a housekeeper for businessman Xistus, Álvaro's father-in-law, and charms everyone.

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Rogério GomesDirectorJorge FernandoDirectorWalther NegrãoWriterFabrício MambertiDirector

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Drica MoraesDrica MoraesMadalenaHerson CapriHerson CapriÁlvaroAndréa BeltrãoAndréa BeltrãoBrunaTuca AndradaTuca AndradaDanilo BorgesCláudio MarzoCláudio MarzoXistusElias GleizerElias GleizerPepeNair BelloNair BelloSantaAntonio CalloniAntonio CalloniManeco DionísioDiogo VilelaDiogo VilelaFrei ChicãoYoná MagalhãesYoná MagalhãesAnitaJorge DóriaJorge DóriaRudy (Rodolfo Reis)Myrian RiosMyrian RiosIsaura

Movie DNA

Genre affinitySoap · DramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference1227046 · 380073 · 1157461Actor preference265039 · 371033 · 377308Country preferenceBrDecade preference1990

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The soap opera portrayed the daily lives of three generations to show that there is no ideal time to love and be happy. The relationship between widower Álvaro and lawyer Bruna is shaken by the arrival of sweet Madalena in the fictional town of Nova Esperança. The young woman is hired as a housekeeper for businessman Xistus, Álvaro's father-in-law, and charms everyone.