3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her letters stop coming. So Marco decides to go to Argentina to look for her. He travels across Argentina to find her, meeting many wonderful people, and having many adventures during his journey.
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Ep 1Mama, Don't Go
Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.
Ep 2Marco, a Boy from Genoa
A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.
Ep 3Sunday at the Harbor
Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.
Ep 4I Hate You, Papa
Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.
Ep 5My Good Friend, Emilio
Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.
Ep 6Marco's Payday
Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.
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