"Family Ties" - one of the most popular telenovelas of Brazilian production, which was watched in fifty countries of the world. Manuel Carlos authored the series Family Ties, a summary of which can be found in this article.
History of creation
Manuel Carlos always shoots TV shows with touching events. The telenovela "Family Ties" was no exception. The summary does not reflect all the plot lines of the series, but it helps to understand what kind of depth of feelings we are talking about.
Two main roles were written specifically for the actors Tony Ramos (Miguel) and Vera Fisher (Elena). Without them, the producer did not see the television movie and the possibility of its release.
Filming of the first series took place in Japan (Tokyo). The rest of the time the crew worked in Brazil.
A distinctive feature of all Carlos films is that in the center of the plot are the mother and daughter, and the main plot line curls around their relationship. For example, the series "In the Name of Love" and "Family Ties", the content of which is very close in meaning, have a common storyline.
Telenovela began to be broadcast on television in 2000. And because of its high popularity, it was repeated several times both on Russian television and in other countries of the world.
Actors
The cast of the telenovela "Family Ties" is quite numerous. Famous actors were filmed there, as well as little-known ones in Brazil itself, and even more so in the world.
Two artists were approved for their roles even before the filming process began. They became Vera Fisher and Tony Ramos. Faith was already well known in Russia thanks to the series Fatal Inheritance and Fatal Money, so her next appearance on Russian screens was approved. Tony Ramos was also known to the Russian audience for his work in the television films "New Victim" and "Tower of Babel."
The roles of the couple in love Camilla and Ed were performed by Carolina Dickmann and Reynaldo Gianikkini. For Carolina, this was another successful experience, because she has established herself in such TV shows as “Tropicanka” and “In the Name of Love”, but Reynaldo first tried himself as an actor. Prior to that, he built a career in the modeling business. Work on television was successful for the young man, and later he starred in a dozen telenovelas, including playing the role of Tony in the film "Land of Love, Land of Hope."
The brilliant game of Deborah Secu, who was familiar to the Russian audience in her roles in the TV series New Victim and Tender Poison, did not become a discovery. Unlike Tony Ramos, who plays exclusively goodies, Deborah gets only villains.
Also a prominent role was played by Giovanna Antonelli. And although before that in her acting piggy bank there were seven film works, after “Family Ties” there was a real take-off of her career. Giovanna got the main role of Jadi in the cult telenovela "Clone" precisely after the success of the series "Family Ties". Actresses Julia Feldens and Carla Diaz were also involved in the “Clone” along with Giovanna Antonelli.
The telenovela starred such popular actors in Brazil as Jose Mayer, Elena Ranaldi, Alexandre Borges and many others. In total, more than fifty artists took part in the production of the series "Family Ties". The actors, whose photos began to appear on the covers of newspapers and magazines, became famous in an instant.
main characters
In such television films as “Family Ties”, the characters - both main and secondary - are of great importance for the course of the plot. And sometimes it can be difficult to divide an entire cohort into two camps. But still, the primary characters can be called those around whom the whole plot was originally built.
Elena is a middle-aged woman working as a cosmetologist in a successful clinic. At first glance, everything in her life is simply fabulous. She is a little over forty years old, she looks beautiful, she has two adult children (son and daughter) and even has a granddaughter. Only here personal life is not at all like a fairy tale. Elena’s husband died twenty years ago, and since then she is alone, although surrounded by relatives and friends.
Miguel is a fifty-year-old bookstore owner whose wife died in a car accident. He has two children. The eldest son, who was in the same accident, is in a wheelchair, but undergoes rehabilitation rehabilitation. Miguel is a very good-natured and sympathetic person, always ready to help.
Camilla is Elena's twenty-year-old daughter. It does not appear immediately in the television series, so the viewer does not even have the thought that her character will become paramount. Camilla is studying in London, and goes on vacation to his young man Toshio in Japan. This girl will have to go through many trials in order to win her right to happiness from fate.
Edu is a promising young doctor who recently graduated from university. In his fate, too, not everything is going smoothly. Parents died long ago. The only people close to him are his sister Estela and aunt Alma. For the love of Ed in the series, the most beautiful girls will fight.
Minor Heroes
The series "Family Ties", a brief summary of which will not allow to list all the characters, gathered diverse characters on its set. Someone can definitely be called positive or negative, but some cannot be attributed to either of these two categories. For example, Alma, Aunt Edu. At first glance, this is a middle-aged woman spoiled by a chic life, living with a handsome young husband. She loves to have fun and constantly hosts grand parties. But with each series Alma opens to the viewer from a new perspective. She adores her nephews and takes care of them, although they are no longer children. It is because of her love for Ed that she seeks to destroy their union with Elena and to pick up a new passion for her adored nephew. But, despite all her ignoble deeds, at the end of the series Alma acts truly wisely and with dignity. She forgives the betrayal of her husband and adopts his children from the deceased lover.
The heroine of Giovanna Antonelli, Capito, is also ambiguous. This is a young girl with a small child in her arms and elderly parents. Everything would be fine, but she works as an elite call girl, and everyone knows about it. However, it turns out that this is a necessary measure to feed his family, which lives very poorly.
Pedro is Elena's cousin, her first true love and Camilla's real father. Helen's younger half-sister, Iris, is in love with him, the girl is quite selfish and does not see the boundaries of what is permitted. She is even ready to commit a crime in order to achieve her goal. Pedro has a rather difficult personal life. He is on the verge of a divorce due to constant employment in the stable, where he works because of the harassment of Iris and his love for the vet Cynthia.
Without watching a television movie from beginning to end, such a number of characters and storylines will never allow the viewer to find out how the series "Family Ties" ended.
Summary
The telenovela begins with the tragic acquaintance of Helena and Edu, who get into a car accident right at the Miguel store. Men fall in love with Elena at first sight, but the woman gives her attention to the young doctor, and Miguel steps back.
Alma is disappointed with her nephew's choice and wants to find a younger girl for Ed. After Elena introduces her daughter Camilla to her young man, she realizes that the two are made for each other. Ed and Camilla have an affair.
Elena's son Fred is unhappy in marriage to Clara, despite having a daughter, Nina. He is in love with his neighbor Kapit.
Elena's father, with whom she had not talked for more than twenty years, is dying of cancer. A woman meets her half-sister Iris and brings her to Rio. Iris falls in love with Pedra and tries to conquer him in every possible way. But the man does not show sympathy for the young girl, but for Cynthia, the veterinarian who also works at Alma’s stable.
Helena is having a hard time separating from Edu. She is supported by Miguel, who has long been in love with her. His son Paulo is in love with Capita, but she does not reciprocate. The main goal of her life is to escape from her main job - call girls.
It soon becomes known that Camilla is pregnant. However, the girl loses her child, and not having time to enjoy motherhood. In the hospital, it turns out that Camilla is sick with leukemia. This is a great tragedy for the whole family. Her brother and other relatives are incompatible for a bone marrow transplant. And then Elena reveals to everyone her secret - Camilla's real father is none other than Pedro.
Despite her relationship with Miguel, Elena decides to get pregnant from her cousin in order to save her daughter's life. They have a girl, Vitoria, who can become a donor for Camilla.
Kapitu's ex-husband, Maura, and her richest client, Orlando, are scamming the girl to stay in the night business forever. But fate orders that they die in an accident. Kapitu finds his happiness with Fred, while Klara, his wife, escapes with her lover. Kapitu gets a job at the store for Miguel, and her life is getting better.
Iris completely changes his outlook on life after the death of his mother and his beloved horse. She asks for forgiveness from everyone she offends and reconciles with her relatives.
Danilo, Alma’s husband, entered into a love affair with the maid Rita, after which she became pregnant. Alma found out about the betrayal and drove her husband out into the street. She was ready to help Rita with her children, but the girl died during childbirth. Alma adopted the twins and forgave her prodigal husband, because they were tied by family ties.
Summary of the latest series
Everyone is waiting for the birth of Elena and Pedro's baby. Finally, the woman is taken to the hospital. There, through Caesarean section, Camilla's sister is born, who is fully suitable for the role of a bone marrow donor. Camilla is taken to a hospital, they carry out the necessary procedures, and after some time it becomes known that the cells have taken root perfectly. The girl is discharged from the hospital.
Everyone is celebrating the New Year. Miguel makes a marriage proposal to Elena. She answers with consent. And now all the heroes at their magnificent wedding.
Pedro is fired from Alma’s stable and sent to his hacienda. Iris buys an old horse and arrives at Pedro. They stay together.
The series ends with a beautiful picture of sunset by the ocean, against which the happy Edu and Camilla. The girl says that the disease has receded, but the struggle is not over yet.
The essence of the series "Family Ties" is that you never have to give up. It is worth fighting for both love and life. And be sure to win. Just like the heroes of the series "Family Ties" did. Who will remain with whom - it was impossible to predict. The authors of the telenovela tried to surprise their viewer that they did great.
Storyline
The series "Family Ties", the content of which is now known to the reader, is rich in love triangles.
The central storyline can be called the relationship between Elena, Ed and Camilla. They are full of tragedy and fatality. A mother sacrifices happiness for the sake of her beloved daughter and releases her lover. And this is not the only sacrifice made by Elena for Camille.
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The most memorable scenes
Of course, for many, the most memorable scenes were episodes full of tragedy. For example, the news of Camilla’s illness or the conversation of Elena and Pedro, from which Camilla learns about her real father. Caroline Dickmann had to play a truly dramatic role, because her heroine suffered in the film most of all. What is the scene in which the girl loses her voice due to her illness.
One of the most beautiful episodes in the series was the wedding of Ed and Camilla, filled with tenderness, love and happiness. Now and forever they were connected by family ties.
Who will stay with whom, it was far from immediately clear, so it was interesting to watch couples who did not fit each other. For example, Pedro and Iris. It is unlikely that any of the viewers expected a similar ending to their story.
Music
The content of the telenovela was accompanied by amazing music, which with each note conveyed the state of the heroes at one time or another.
The following compositions were used in the series:
- Corcovado (the main theme of the series).
- Lara Fabian Love by Grace (Camille theme).
- Hanson Save my (Camille and Edu theme).
In addition to the compositions of famous artists, in the series "Family Ties", a description of which will not fully convey his charm, Bosanova (traditional Brazilian music) sounds, which creates the right atmosphere for viewing.
Awards
The television film was nominated for many Brazilian television awards. In 2001, the series "Family Ties" was awarded the "ARSA" prize.
Actors, whose photos became indecently recognizable, were also presented in several categories. But only Marieta Severo (Alma), as the best actress of the year, and Julia Feldens (Sessa), as the opening of the year, became laureates.