3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976) | Couchpile

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976) | Couchpile

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Season 1

52 Episodes

1976

Mama, Don't Go

E01

Mama, Don't Go

1/4/1976·25m

Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

Marco, a Boy from Genoa

E02

Marco, a Boy from Genoa

1/11/1976·25m

A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

Sunday at the Harbor

E03

Sunday at the Harbor

1/18/1976·25m

Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

I Hate You, Papa

E04

I Hate You, Papa

1/25/1976·25m

Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

My Good Friend, Emilio

E05

My Good Friend, Emilio

2/1/1976·25m

Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

Marco's Payday

E06

Marco's Payday

2/8/1976·25m

Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

Watching the Ocean from the Roof

E07

Watching the Ocean from the Roof

2/15/1976·25m

Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

The Peppino Puppet Troupe

E08

The Peppino Puppet Troupe

2/22/1976·25m

Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

I'm Sorry, Papa

E09

I'm Sorry, Papa

2/29/1976·25m

When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

Mama Is in Buenos Aires

E10

Mama Is in Buenos Aires

3/7/1976·25m

Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

A Letter from Mama

E11

A Letter from Mama

3/14/1976·25m

Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

The Airship

E12

The Airship

3/21/1976·25m

Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

Goodbye, Fiorina

E13

Goodbye, Fiorina

3/28/1976·25m

Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.

Marco's Decision

E14

Marco's Decision

4/4/1976·25m

When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.

The Forgole

E15

The Forgole

4/11/1976·25m

Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.

The Young Cook

E16

The Young Cook

4/18/1976·25m

The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.

Neptune's Revel

E17

Neptune's Revel

4/25/1976·25m

Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

The Immigrant Ship to Rio

E18

The Immigrant Ship to Rio

5/2/1976·25m

The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.

The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross

E19

The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross

5/9/1976·25m

The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.

The Stormy Night

E20

The Stormy Night

5/16/1976·25m

Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.

Rio de La Plata

E21

Rio de La Plata

5/23/1976·25m

Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.

The Town Where Mother Is

E22

The Town Where Mother Is

5/30/1976·25m

The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.

Another Mother

E23

Another Mother

6/6/1976·25m

Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.

Fiorina Is Waiting

E24

Fiorina Is Waiting

6/13/1976·25m

After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.

The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

E25

The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

6/20/1976·25m

Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.

To the Pampas

E26

To the Pampas

6/27/1976·25m

The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.

Fiorina's Tears

E27

Fiorina's Tears

7/4/1976·25m

Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.

The Barbossa Ranch

E28

The Barbossa Ranch

7/11/1976·25m

Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.

Snow Falls

E29

Snow Falls

7/18/1976·25m

Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.

Old Gaucho Carlos

E30

Old Gaucho Carlos

7/25/1976·25m

Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.

A Long Night

E31

A Long Night

8/1/1976·25m

Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.

Saying Goodbye

E32

Saying Goodbye

8/8/1976·25m

An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.

Mama Is Not Here

E33

Mama Is Not Here

8/15/1976·25m

Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.

I Want to Go Back to Genoa

E34

I Want to Go Back to Genoa

8/22/1976·25m

Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.

Mama's Handwriting

E35

Mama's Handwriting

8/29/1976·25m

Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.

Farewell, Bahia Blanca

E36

Farewell, Bahia Blanca

9/5/1976·25m

The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.

Endless Journey

E37

Endless Journey

9/12/1976·25m

Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.

Mama's Hardship

E38

Mama's Hardship

9/19/1976·25m

Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.

Rosy Dawn in Rosario

E39

Rosy Dawn in Rosario

9/26/1976·25m

The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.

The Star of Italy

E40

The Star of Italy

10/3/1976·25m

Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.

If I Could Go Home with Mother...

E41

If I Could Go Home with Mother...

10/10/1976·25m

Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.

A New Friend, Pablo

E42

A New Friend, Pablo

10/17/1976·25m

Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.

Somewhere in This Town

E43

Somewhere in This Town

10/24/1976·25m

To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.

Helping Fuana

E44

Helping Fuana

10/31/1976·25m

The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.

Going North

E45

Going North

11/7/1976·25m

The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.

The Trip on the Oxcart

E46

The Trip on the Oxcart

11/14/1976·25m

During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.

Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain

E47

Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain

11/21/1976·25m

After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.

Don't Die, My Burro

E48

Don't Die, My Burro

11/28/1976·25m

The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.

Mama Is Calling Me

E49

Mama Is Calling Me

12/5/1976·25m

Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.

Run, Marco, Run!

E50

Run, Marco, Run!

12/12/1976·25m

Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.

Mama's Smile

E51

Mama's Smile

12/19/1976·25m

The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.

Back to Genoa with Mama

E52

Back to Genoa with Mama

12/26/1976·25m

After the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.