adultery,based on novel or book,friendship,romance,tragedy,incest,childhood,aristocracy

Os Maias (2001)

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Pedro da Maia, meets a beautiful woman called Maria Monforte with whom he gets married despite his father's objection. The marriage produces a son, Carlos Eduardo, and a daughter. Some time later, Maria Monforte falls in love with Tancredo and runs away to Italy with him, taking her daughter along. When Pedro finds out, he goes with his son to his father's house where he commits suicide. Carlos stays at his grandfather's house and is educated by him. Carlos, becomes a doctor and opens his own office. Later he meets a gorgeous woman, Maria Eduarda. The two fall in love and have dozens of nights together. Eventually Carlos finds out later that Maria lied to him about her past and he starts fearing the worst. In the end, Carlos finds out that Maria is his sister. He informs her that they are siblings and that they cannot live like this anymore. Carlos, to forget his tragedies, goes for a trip around the world.

Cast & Crew

Director
Luiz Fernando Carvalho
  • Profile picture of Fábio Assunção
    Carlos Eduardo da Maia Fábio Assunção
  • Profile picture of Ana Paula Arósio
    Maria Eduarda da Maia Ana Paula Arósio
  • Profile picture of Walmor Chagas
    Afonso da Maia Walmor Chagas
  • Profile picture of Leonardo Vieira
    Pedro da Maia Leonardo Vieira
  • Profile picture of Simone Spoladore
    Young Maria Monforte Simone Spoladore
  • Profile picture of Selton Mello
    João da Ega Selton Mello
  • Profile picture of Osmar Prado
    Tomás de Alencar Osmar Prado
  • Profile picture of Matheus Nachtergaele
    Teodorico 'Raposão' Matheus Nachtergaele
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Miniseries

2001

42 episodes

Season 1 of Os Maias premiered on January 9, 2001

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Keywords

  • adultery
  • based on novel or book
  • friendship
  • romance
  • tragedy
  • incest
  • childhood
  • aristocracy