My Mom Is a Character 3
A whirlwind of heartfelt comedy where a mother's clinging love collides with the chaotic joy of her children's newfound independence.
My Mom Is a Character 3
My Mom Is a Character 3

Minha Mãe é uma Peça 3: O Filme

26 December 2019 Brazil 111 min ⭐ 8.2 (485)
Director: Susana Garcia
Cast: Paulo Gustavo, Mariana Xavier, Rodrigo Pandolfo, Herson Capri, Samantha Schmütz
Comedy
Empty Nest Syndrome Family Evolution and Acceptance Aging and Self-Rediscovery The Politics of Love
Budget: $2,000,000
Box Office: $39,273,021

My Mom Is a Character 3 - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Quando uma mãe perde um filho, todas as mães do mundo perdem um pouco também.

— Dona Hermínia

Context:

This line, remembered from the previous films, underpins her dramatic reactions in the third installment. Her intense fear of 'losing' her children to their new lives is colored by this understanding of the deep connection between a mother and child.

Meaning:

This quote, which translates to "When a mother loses a child, all the mothers in the world lose a little too," encapsulates the deep, universal empathy of motherhood that is central to Hermínia's character. Despite her comedic nature, she possesses profound emotional depth.

Tomou um picolé antes de dar pra ele, Marcelina?

— Dona Hermínia

Context:

Dona Hermínia shouts this line at her daughter, Marcelina, immediately after Marcelina reveals that she is pregnant by a man she has only been dating for three months.

Meaning:

Translating to "Did you have a popsicle before sleeping with him, Marcelina?", this is a classic example of Hermínia's unfiltered, critical, and hilarious way of reacting to shocking news. It blends her disapproval with absurd humor, showcasing her unique personality.

Rir é um ato de resistência.

— Paulo Gustavo (as himself/embodying the spirit of his work)

Context:

While not a direct quote from the film's dialogue, this sentiment is expressed in the emotional climax during Juliano's wedding. Dona Hermínia's speech is a defense of love and happiness (found through laughter and joy) against a prejudiced world.

Meaning:

"To laugh is an act of resistance." This phrase, often cited by Paulo Gustavo, became a motto for his work and is the philosophical underpinning of the film series. It speaks to the power of humor to overcome prejudice, sadness, and adversity, which is a core message of the movie.