Dona Xepa (1977)

Edson and his friends focus on studying to pass the college entrance exam. Rosália is unhappy with her life. Xepa discovers that Edson needs money to take the exam.

Xepa makes a decision to help her son. Helena questions Edson about his desire to move. Daniel proposes marriage to Rosália. Helena tries her luck with her father.

Rosemary is introduced to Corina's family. Helena has a conversation with her father that leaves him furious with her. Rosália visits Ivan at the publishing house. Edson finds something among his mother's things.

Edson is outraged by his mother's sacrifice. Rosália talks to her brother about a short story contest. Otávio's idea is rejected by the publisher. Daniel catches Rosália with Ivan.

Daniel questions Rosália about Ivan. Xepa decides to give Edson a gift. Ivan deceives Rosália. Daniel, Edson, and Ronaldo prepare to take tests. Regina contradicts Ivan.

Osália refuses to believe Ivan lied to her and decides to investigate. Edson, Ronaldo, and Daniel return optimistic from their exams. Helena discovers a lie Edson told.

Rosália crashes Gisa's party looking for Ivan. Helena confronts Edson. Xepa finds out about the rumors surrounding her son.

Xepa discovers that Ronaldo is leaving the village. Glorita spends the entire party waiting for Isabel. Gisa receives a gift from Otávio and is overjoyed. Rosália seeks comfort from Daniel.

Daniel confesses his feelings to Rosália. Ivan speculates about Otávio's proposal. Isabel worries about her son. Edson tells his mother he got a job. The college entrance exam results are released.

The college entrance exam results are released, and Edson discovers that one of his three friends didn't pass. Ivan tells Rosália the truth. Xepa gives her son a gift, but he doesn't react well to it.

Edson starts a conversation with his mother to tell her about his decision. Ivan sets up a situation to frustrate Otávio. Otávio meets Rosália and is charmed by her. Ronaldo says something that intrigues Edson.

Edson becomes suspicious of the comparison to his father and decides to find out more about him. Everyone prepares for Corina's party. Augusto shows up at Rosália's house.

Otávio has fun with Xepa. Glorita thinks of a way to get closer to Isabel. Xepa and Corina cause a commotion during the party. Helena decides to have a serious talk with her father.

Edson suspects his father may be alive. Saraiva argues with Helena, who finds comfort in Edson's arms. Otávio falls for Ivan's scheme. An unexpected death shakes the neighborhood.

Helena blames herself for her father's death. Otávio is furious, tears up his entire project, and confronts his parents. Glorita rents a Picasso painting. Otávio invites Rosália out.

Otávio orders champagne, and Rosália becomes suspicious. Helena empties her house. Isabel advises Otávio to tell Rosália the whole truth. Daniel is jealous of Rosália.

Daniel and Otávio become friends, and Otávio promises the young man a job as a photographer. Corina claims she saw Xepa's ex-husband. Glorita is distraught by Isabel's visit.

Rosália is outraged when she finds out that Otávio is a millionaire. Glorita misses the chance to meet Isabel. Heloísa suspects Ivan and decides to investigate. Rosália goes to the Becker mansion.

Rosália confesses her feelings to Otávio and is surprised by his reaction. Heloísa confronts Ivan. Daniel discovers the results of the publisher's short story contest.

Daniel announces the contest results. Ivan thinks about how to win Heloísa back. Rosália is frustrated while searching for a job. Edson is invited to a party. Raul's son returns.

Heitor tells his father that the company is not in a good situation. Rosália insists on going to the awards ceremony with Edson. Regina and Rosália argue. Xepa buys new clothes for the party.

Xepa invites the neighborhood to Edson's award ceremony. Rosália tries other ways to get an invitation. Heloísa apologizes to Ivan. Rosália receives a mysterious deposit.

Gisa throws shade at Heloísa. Edson discovers that Xepa invited the neighborhood to the awards ceremony. Otávio is charmed by Helena. Rosália hatches a plan to go to the party.

Rosália convinces Helena not to go to the party. Otávio goes looking for Helena again. Heloísa invites Daniel out. Xepa dresses up extravagantly. Glorita tries everything to go to the party.

Rosália humiliates her mother and makes her give up going to the party. Glorita buys Ronaldo's invitations. Helena is furious when she finds out that Xepa didn't go to the party and makes a decision.

Otávio picks Helena up at her house. Dona Xepa and Agenor spy on their children from outside the mansion. Rosália pretends to be rich to impress Heitor. Edson demands explanations from Helena.

Edson and Helena argue in the middle of the party. Xepa and Agenor are seen spying outside the mansion. Edson receives his prize. Corina questions Xepa about the party.

Xepa lies to avoid damaging her son's image in the neighborhood. Otávio and Helena talk about their careers. Daniel intercepts Rosália at the party. Rosália is aiming for marriage.

Rosália is determined to seduce Heitor while the young man tries to find out if Gisa knows her. Corina confronts Xepa and asks why she isn't in the party photos.

Xepa makes a request to Edson. Heitor invites Rosália out. Ronaldo and Edson have job interviews at the publishing house. Ivan is unhappy with the attention his bosses are giving Daniel.

Edson and Ronaldo bring news about the interview at the publishing house. Ivan tries to sabotage Daniel. Heitor and Rosália go out again. Otávio can't get Helena out of his head.

Otávio and Helena reach an agreement, but Edson doesn't react well. Gisa's family makes a fool of themselves in front of Otávio. Rosália tries to deceive Heitor, but he manages to follow her.

Rosália invents more lies. Daniel makes a proposal to Regina and Rosália. Regina helps Otávio get closer to Helena. Edson becomes interested in a scholarship to study abroad.

Ronaldo confronts Edson and demands he take a stand with Helena. Joice warns Daniel. Otávio invites Helena and Regina. Gisa spies on Otávio and becomes enraged.

Xepa considers changing the house to please her daughter. Edson is furious when he finds out Helena went out with Otávio. Heitor invites Rosália to dinner at his house. Gisa runs into Helena.

Rosália receives money in a mysterious way. Xepa prepares a budget for the bathroom renovation. Otávio encourages Regina's dream career. Edson discovers Rosália's secret.

Rosália tells Edson that his father is alive. Daniel receives a proposal from Henrique. Otávio tries to convince Regina to take a new step in her career. Edson demands explanations from his mother.

Gisa is suspicious of Rosália and tries to find out her last name. Edson argues with Helena. Edson can't get the rumors about his father out of his head and decides to investigate once and for all.

Corina tells the whole truth about Edson's father. Edson and Helena make peace. Rosália asks her brother for help to maintain her lie. Edson confronts Xepa.

Xepa and Edson have an enlightening conversation. Rosália accepts the offer to pose for the magazine. Ronaldo ends up saying something he shouldn't have in front of Helena.

Ivan tries to influence Henrique against Daniel. Glorita interviews Rosemary. Xepa makes a request to Agenor. During the photo shoot, there's a spark between Daniel and Rosália.

Rosália interrupts a conversation between Daniel and Henrique. The boss scolds Daniel. Daniel leaves Rosália thoughtful. Xepa barges into the publishing house and demands to speak with Dr. Henrique.

Xepa becomes the butt of jokes at the publishing house, and Edson is distraught because of her. Regina throws some hard truths in Edson's face. Rosemary helps Rosália pretend to be rich to Glorita.

Ronaldo brings news about the monthly deposit that goes into Rosália's account. Otávio is downcast, and Isabel makes a decision. Rosália goes after Glorita's weak point.

Isabel and Helena talk about Otávio. Xepa considers holding a raffle. Rosália puts her plan into action at Glorita's dinner. Rosália's lie may be about to fall apart.

Rosália desperately tries to hide Xepa from Heitor. Daniel invites Heloísa out. Rosália does favors for Glorita to gain the socialite's favor. Helena looks for Isabel.

Daniel cancels his date to stay with Rosália. Xepa makes a request to Edson. Edson gets annoyed seeing Helena and Otávio together. Ronaldo tells Edson some news.

Edson changes his behavior towards Helena, and she becomes suspicious. Xepa gets the money for the renovations. Otávio rehearses the play. Heitor asks to meet Rosália's family.

Glorita is thrilled about her son's engagement. Daniel is devastated to hear the news. Xepa receives a gift from Agenor and is moved. Helena discovers Edson's secret.

Helena and Edson have a serious conversation about their relationship. Rosália makes an unusual request to her mother. Ivan tries to discover Daniel's weakness.

Rosália emotionally blackmails her mother, who eventually gives in to her demands. The newspaper publishes an article announcing Rosália's engagement, and Edson demands an explanation from his sister.

Xepa finds out about Rosália's engagement party. Ivan Arma plots against Daniel. Rosália takes Edson to the party. Regina is outraged and advises Xepa not to let it go unpunished.

Xepa decides to go to the party and Regina encourages her. Daniel is forced to photograph the engagement. Glorita and Gisa are outraged to see Helena with Otávio. Edson discovers Rosália's lie.

Rosália discovers that Xepa is at Heitor's house and rushes to kick her out. Daniel ends up accepting an invitation from Heloísa. Otávio and Helena kiss.

Glorita celebrates the success of her engagement. Gisa plots revenge against Helena. Daniel discovers something that could ruin Rosália's dream. Edson makes a request to Helena.

Helena ends up confessing something to Edson. Helena faces challenges while looking for a job. Cleonice can't hold back and ends up telling Xepa the whole truth about Rosália.

Regina asks Otávio for help in finding a job for Helena. Edson attacks Otávio. Regina lectures Xepa for harboring Rosália, and the market vendor makes a decision.

Xepa interrupts dinner at Glorita's house and reveals that she is Rosália's mother. Otávio asks Helena if he can have hope. The day of the trip arrives and Edson looks for Helena.

Edson makes a decision that frustrates Otávio. Helena forgives Edson. Gisa tries to get closer to Otávio. Heitor has a serious conversation with Rosália and makes a confession to her.

Rosália refuses to believe that Heitor has no money and tries to find out. Otávio misses Helena. Henrique celebrates the success of Daniel's magazine and toasts the young man.

Daniel invites Heloísa out, but Rosália insists he turn her down. Otávio discovers he'll face a challenge to promote the play. Glorita talks to Rosália.

Helena continues to have difficulty finding a job. Otávio and Rosália have a conversation about social standing. Daniel thinks about Rosália. Regina asks Helena for a favor.

Rosália is torn between Daniel and Heitor, but ultimately makes her decision. Edson asks to go to the theater rehearsal with Helena. Otávio is having trouble directing the play.

Daniel gives Rosália a gift. Isabel advises Heloisa. Rosália learns about the fashion show. Regina and Helena change their strategy. Edson ends his romance.

Heitor is astonished by the ticket price. Helena tells Edson that she got a job. Camila covers for Rosália. Glorita asks Rosália for a favor. Rosália receives a telegram.

Rosália and Edson try to find out about the mysterious deposit. Rosália questions her mother about her father. Edson and Helena argue. Rosália is torn between Daniel and Heitor.

The publisher will publish Edson's book. Rosália wants to make their engagement official. Xepa wants to throw a big engagement party. Otávio doesn't give up on Helena. Edson and Helena make up.

Xepa prepares for her daughter's engagement lunch. Daniel asks his father questions. Glorita is bothered by Xepa. Rosália officially gets engaged to Heitor.

Daniel asks Heloisa out. Glorita calls Rosália to talk about her mother. Otavio talks to his mother about Glorita. Rosario asks Daniel for a favor. Ivan looks for Rosália.

Rosália refuses to help Ivan. Xepa finds extra work. Otavio receives a proposal. Rosália argues with her mother. Lost in thought, Glorita loses sleep. Xepa receives a visitor.

Glorita encourages Xepa to continue with extra work. Helena asks Edson to get to know Otavio better. Daniel and Agenor talk about Joel. Rosemary asks Rosália a question.

Rosália explains herself to Rosemary. Isabel looks for Xepa and makes her an invitation. Daniel gives Edson an address. Otávio accepts the charity event. Isabel calls Glorita.

Glorita wants to know who Isabel will be honoring. Regina gives her colleagues a boost of morale. Otávio explains his contradiction. Edson tells Daniel that he's back to square one.

Glorita is bothered by Xepa's presence. Rosália asks Otávio for a favor. Glorita promises to get revenge on Isabel. Xepa complains about her daughter, and Edson complains about his mother.

Otávio freaks out and decides to end the play. Regina gives the boy a reality check. Daniel sees Rosália with Heitor and gets angry. Ivan plots against Daniel.

Ivan asks Gisa for help. Dona Xepa ends up telling Isabel that the neighborhood will celebrate after the play. Everyone prepares for the show's premiere, and Regina is anxious.

Henrique asks to participate in the celebration of the show at Arlete's house. Rosália insists on going to Europe. The show begins, but things don't go as expected.

Upon realizing Otávio is missing, Regina desperately goes looking for him. Heitor makes a request to Rosália. Henrique surveys people to find out their opinion about the show.

Rosália makes a request to Otávio. Edson insists on bringing the review of the play to the party. Gisa puts Ivan's plan against Daniel into action. Isabel visits Xepa.

Isabel has an idea to bring Xepa and Glorita closer together. Uóston makes a request to Henrique Becker. Gisa finds a way to get into Daniel's house. Dona Xepa visits Glorita unexpectedly.

Glorita refuses to believe that Xepa can do Heitor a favor. Otávio is saddened by the criticism of the play. Isabel notices her ring is missing, and Henrique calls the police.

Henrique takes a different approach to find Isabel's ring. Otávio is devastated, and Regina asks Helena for help to comfort him. Heloísa finds her mother's ring.

Heloísa is distraught after finding the ring and struggles to know what to do. Henrique has a conversation with Otávio. Rosália hides from her mother that she's having a party at Glorita's house.

Heloísa tells her father that she found her mother's ring, and he concludes who was responsible for the theft. Regina talks to Otávio. Rosália and Heitor's family fool Xepa.

Henrique investigates Uóston's past. Otávio spends his nights partying, and Isabel worries about her son. Ivan becomes suspicious of how his plan is progressing. Corina tries to open Xepa's eyes.

Xepa hides her disappointment with Rosália. Heloísa worries about Otávio. Rosália is suspicious of her mother's behavior. Helena reads old letters from her parents and discovers something.

Helena tries to find out more about Edson's father. Edson demands explanations from Rosália, but she turns the tables. The day of Edson's autograph session arrives, and Xepa is furious.

Xepa freaks out and decides to teach her children a lesson. Ivan decides to hatch a new plan against Daniel. Rosália worries about the friar mentioned by her mother. Edson appears on television.

Edson discovers why Xepa is acting indifferently towards him. Helena decides to tell Rosália what she knows. Rosália confides in Heitor.

Rosália doesn't want to go see her father. Edson discovers the reason for Rosália and Helena's argument. Rosália authorizes Heitor to ask his father for help. Glorita tries to deceive Xepa.

Edson meets his father. Raul advises Rosália to have her father committed to a mental institution. Edson disagrees with his sister. Glorita and Rosália argue because of Xepa. Xepa gives her daughter a gift.

Rosália begs her mother to go to the wedding. Daniel has a serious conversation with Edson. Rosália makes an announcement to Glorita. Isabel asks Regina for help. Corina becomes suspicious.

Edson becomes thoughtful. Regina tries to help Otávio. Corina lets the cat out of the bag. Rosália can't escape her mother's question. Heloísa wants to know what's wrong with Daniel.

Daniel decides to distance himself from Heloísa. Xepa questions her daughter again about the wedding party. Ivan invites Heloísa out. Otávio surprises Helena.

Otávio proposes to Helena, and Edson interrupts them. At her daughter's request, Xepa invites Isabel to the wedding. Glorita and Gisa plot against Xepa.

Regina encourages Helena to accept Otávio's proposal, leaving Helena confused. Rosália discovers who was sending the money she was receiving. Xepa eavesdrops on a conversation between Rosália and Helena.

Xepa has an idea to avoid embarrassing Rosália at the wedding. Helena and Otávio have a serious conversation. Daniel decides to try and stop Rosália's wedding.

Edson is late for Rosália's wedding after getting into an argument with Helena. Helena reveals that she was proposed to. Rosália and Heitor get married. Xepa is furious with her daughter.

Rosália deceives Xepa. Edson discovers that Rosália took out a loan. Heitor questions the honeymoon trip to Europe. Otávio challenges Edson in the middle of the party.

Edson and Otávio argue in the middle of Rosália's wedding party. Xepa gets fed up with Glorita's lies. Edson makes a decision about his relationship.

Otávio decides to leave without saying goodbye to his family. Xepa's entire neighborhood goes to the wedding party. Glorita freaks out in the middle of the party. Regina receives a great offer.

After fifteen days, Isabel receives news from Otávio. Regina humiliates Glorita. Rosália and Heitor return from their trip. Edson wins a large sum of money and makes a decision about how to use it.

Rosália surprises Xepa. Time passes and Xepa celebrates that she's going to be a grandmother. Edson returns to focusing more on his novels. Otávio surprises the family.

Isabel celebrates the arrival of her son, who shares the news. Glorita is outraged by a newspaper review about her. Helena and Otávio are reunited.

Otávio asks Helena if she has set a wedding date yet. Rosália's baby is born and surprises Xepa. Edson argues with Helena. Rosália faces a dilemma.

Xepa is overjoyed to meet her granddaughter, and Rosália is worried about Glorita and Xepa meeting at the maternity ward. Otávio decides to open a new business.

Gisa tries to get closer to Otávio. Xepa's neighbors visit Rosália at the maternity ward. Xepa is suspicious of her daughter's behavior. The Becker couple makes a proposal to Helena.

Helena is confused about the Beckers' proposal and decides to think about it. Agenor freaks out at Daniel. Glorita and Xepa meet at the maternity ward. Helena worries about Edson's reaction.

Helena sets a condition for helping Otávio. Heitor's family pressures Rosália. Rosemary takes Rosário's daughter to see Xepa. Agenor makes peace with his son.

Rosália gives a sermon to Rosemary and her mother, but also receives one. Helena tells Edson about the job offer. Helena makes a decision. Ivan asks Gisa for help. Xepa receives a visitor.

Xepa finds Glorita's kindness strange. Glorita pleads for Xepa's forgiveness. Isabel asks Uóston to investigate. Daniel leaves Edson deep in thought.

Otávio embarrasses Helena. Xepa authorizes Glorita to throw the party. Xepa makes a demand of Glorita. Rosália learns about her husband's family's situation. Edson goes to the gallery.

Edson proposes to Helena. Heloísa only talks about Eduardo with Daniel. Regina opens Helena's eyes. Daniel refuses the invitation to Xepa's party. Glorita pressures Rosália.

Xepa confronts Rosália. Joice and Gisa talk about Glorita's necklace. Xepa makes a request to Isabel. Daniel doesn't want to go to the party. There's a power outage at the party.

Everyone is searching for the necklace. Regina and Daniel have a thoughtful conversation. Henrique investigates Raul and Heitor. Rosália makes a request to her husband's family. Henrique looks for Raul.

Henrique says that Uóston stole the necklace. Otávio and Helena inaugurate the art gallery. Rosário lectures Glorita. Rosário is worried about the debt deadline.

Xepa wants to help her daughter. Rosemary no longer wants to work at Glorita's house. Helena refuses Otávio's invitation. Alerte keeps questioning Xepa. Alerte calls Edson to talk.

Xepa runs away from her son and disappears. Uóston is questioned by the neighbors. Daniel looks for Raul. Edson searches for his mother. Helena finishes reading Edson's book.

Edson gets angry and gives Rosália a lecture. Heitor brings Rosália good news. Otávio is frustrated with the results of the exhibition. Daniel talks to Henrique about Uóston.

Daniel tries to find out why Henrique distrusted Uóston. The review of Edson's new book is out. Rosália meets Daniel in the village. Ivan discovers Helena's secret.