A Mala De Cartao -1988- Episode 1 -

The first episode focuses on the early life of (later known as Linda de Suza) in the Alentejo region of Portugal.

Childhood innocence, family struggles, and the harsh realities of poverty and social restriction that eventually drive the protagonist toward emigration. Cast: Souad Amidou as Linda de Suza Irene Papas as Maria Amélia (Linda's mother) Maurice Barrier as Alfredo Sophie Rodrigues as young Linda (age 6) Legacy of "The Cardboard Suitcase" A Mala De Cartao -1988- Episode 1

You can find more archival information and potentially view the episode through the RTP Arquivos or check its listing on IMDb . The first episode focuses on the early life

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: Focuses on de Suza's early years with her family in rural Portugal, specifically her relationship with her mother and the harsh living conditions that eventually led her to flee to France. Production : A co-production between , starring international stars like Irene Papas