My Mom Is a Character 3 - Characters & Cast

Her primary motivation is an overwhelming, and often suffocating, love for her children. She is driven by a deep-seated fear of being lonely and forgotten. Every action she takes, from meddling in wedding plans to faking a health crisis, stems from her desire to feel needed and central to her children's lives.

Dona Hermínia begins the film feeling lost and defined by her role as a mother. Her arc is one of reluctant acceptance and eventual transformation. She moves from desperately trying to control her children's lives to understanding that her role must change. Through the emotional journey of accepting her son's marriage and her daughter's pregnancy on their terms, she learns to let go. The film ends with her embracing her new roles as a grandmother and mother-in-law, finding a new, equally important place within the expanded family, while also taking steps to rediscover her own life.

His main motivation is to marry the man he loves and to have his mother's support, but not her interference. He wants to navigate his wedding preparations with his fiancé, Thiago, and struggles to balance his mother's intense involvement with his own desires for a peaceful, happy start to his marriage.

Juliano's arc is about confidently stepping into adulthood and building a life with his partner. He has moved past needing his mother's approval for his sexuality and is now focused on the happiness of his own budding family. He learns to set boundaries with his mother, asserting his independence while still showing her love and patience. His wedding is the culmination of his journey toward self-assuredness.

Marcelina is motivated by the desire to prove to her mother, and to herself, that she is a capable adult. She wants to handle her pregnancy and the arrival of her baby without her mother's constant, critical oversight. She seeks independence and respect for her decisions.

Marcelina's arc centers on her transition into motherhood and her assertion of independence. Having often been the target of her mother's blunt criticisms, she is now determined to live her life and raise her child on her own terms. She evolves from being the daughter under Hermínia's thumb to a woman confident in her choices, even if they are unconventional.

His motivation is to be close to his children and his soon-to-be-born grandchild. He wants a peaceful, friendly relationship with Hermínia and often acts as a mediator, trying to temper her extreme reactions and provide a voice of reason amidst the family turmoil.

Carlos Alberto's arc is more static, but he serves as a consistent, calming foil to Hermínia's chaos. In this film, his arc involves re-inserting himself into Hermínia's daily life by moving into the apartment next door. This proximity forces them to find a new, more mature, and supportive post-divorce relationship as they navigate the changes in their children's lives together, transitioning into their roles as co-grandparents.