A vibrant, heartfelt comedy exploring the chaotic beauty of letting go. Amidst high-decibel tantrums and colorful curlers, a matriarch faces her greatest fear: the silence of an empty nest. It turns the pain of separation into a celebration of enduring family love.

My Mom Is a Character 2

Minha Mãe é uma Peça 2: O Filme

22 December 2016 Brazil 96 min 7.7 (521)

Director: César Rodrigues

Cast: Paulo Gustavo, Rodrigo Pandolfo, Mariana Xavier, Patrícya Travassos, Alexandra Richter

Comedy Empty Nest Syndrome Maternal Identity vs. Professional Success Acceptance of Sexuality Aging and Loss

Budget: $2,000,000

Box Office: $39,195,565

My Mom Is a Character 2 — Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

A gente espera nove meses pra nascer, sofre e, quando nasce, só falta dar na cara da gente!

— Dona Hermínia

Context

During one of her signature rants about how difficult it is to raise children.

Meaning

Encapsulates her frustration with the lack of gratitude she perceives from her children, highlighting the sacrificial nature of her motherhood.

Adolescente acha que nada de ruim vai acontecer com eles. Eles acham que são imortais.

— Dona Hermínia

Context

When worrying about her children making decisions she considers dangerous.

Meaning

Reflects the universal parental anxiety regarding the perceived invincibility and recklessness of youth.

Eu sou uma mãe, não sou uma palhaça!

— Dona Hermínia

Context

Often yelled when she feels her authority is being undermined by her children's dismissive behavior.

Meaning

A declaration of dignity. Despite her funny antics, she demands respect for her role as the head of the family.

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