The series features a "who's who" of Brazilian television, many of whom became household names in Italy. Character Role Description Reynaldo Gianecchini The idealistic protagonist who seeks fortune in São Paulo. Maria Priscila Fantin
No rushed montages. The episode takes its time establishing the political climate — Italian immigration to Brazil, labor movements, and the shadow of World War I. Each scene breathes.
, during the rise of the Fascist regime. The episode establishes the core conflict and the primary romance: Political Tension: