Sweet Mother
Doce de Mãe
“Maternal love, at the heart of a quest for identity, between secrets and reconciliation”
Synopsis
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
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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
Áurea Baptista
Florinha de Souza
Barbara Borgga
Lenir
Carlos Cunha Filho
Irmão do Falecido
Sérgio Lulkin
Seu Dirceu
Evandro Soldatelli
Roberto
Janaína Kremer
Mulher no Hospital
Patsy Cecato
Recepcionista do pronto-socorro
Arlete Cunha
Delegada
Ursula Collischonn
Moça do Elevador
Patrícia Soso
Eva
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Furtado, Ana Luíza Azevedo
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel da Costa Franco, Ana Luíza Azevedo, Jorge Furtado
- Original Score
- Maurício Nader
- Original Title
- Doce de Mãe
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Casa de Cinema de Porto Alegre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Furtado, Ana Luíza Azevedo
Miguel da Costa Franco, Ana Luíza Azevedo, Jorge Furtado
Maurício Nader
Alex Sernambi
Giba Assis Brasil
Nora Goulart
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Furtado
Director
Ana Luíza Azevedo
Director
Miguel da Costa Franco
Screenplay
Ana Luíza Azevedo
Screenplay
Jorge Furtado
Screenplay
Alex Sernambi
Director of Photography
Giba Assis Brasil
Editor
Rosângela Cortinhas
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Mother about?
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.
Who directed Sweet Mother?
Sweet Mother was directed by Jorge Furtado, Ana Luíza Azevedo.
Who stars in Sweet Mother?
The principal cast of Sweet Mother includes Fernanda Montenegro, Marco Ricca, Louise Cardoso, Matheus Nachtergaele, Mariana Lima.
When was Sweet Mother released and how long is it?
Sweet Mother was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Mother was composed by Maurício Nader.