

The series ran 1 season across 161 episodes and has ended.
Synopsis
The soap opera portrayed the daily lives of three generations to show that there is no ideal time to love and be happy. The relationship between widower Álvaro and lawyer Bruna is shaken by the arrival of sweet Madalena in the fictional town of Nova Esperança. The young woman is hired as a housekeeper for businessman Xistus, Álvaro's father-in-law, and charms everyone.
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.2/10 |
| TMDB | 7.3/105 votes |
Seasons
| 1 | Once Upon a Time.... | 161 ep1998 |
Key crew
- Walther NegrãoCreator, Writer
- Elizabeth JhinWriter
- Marcelo TravessoDirector
- Jorge FernandoDirector
- Rogério GomesDirector
- Júlio FischerWriter
- Márcia PratesWriter
- Fabrício MambertiDirector
Cast
- Drica MoraesMadalena
- Herson CapriÁlvaro
- Andréa BeltrãoBruna
- Tuca AndradaDanilo Borges
- Cláudio MarzoXistus
- Elias GleizerPepe
- Nair BelloSanta
- Antonio CalloniManeco Dionísio
- Diogo VilelaFrei Chicão
- Yoná MagalhãesAnita
- Jorge DóriaRudy (Rodolfo Reis)
- Myrian RiosIsaura











