Season 1 • Episode 175
LatestAlice is an independent woman, raised in a Japanese family; Mario is an immature guy of Italian origins. Two childhood friends from very distinct families, bond together by a complicity which spans generations. When Alice decides to live abroad, Mario begins to see in her more than just a friend. Now he will go out of his way to make this unlikely love story come to life in this romantic comedy tied by friendship.
Acting
Antonelli carries the emotional weight; Gagliasso nails infuriating charm.
Production
Brazilian-Japanese-Italian fusion aesthetic is genuinely unique.
Creators
Júlio Fischer, Suzana Pires, Walther Negrão
Giovanna Antonelli
Alice
Bruno Gagliasso
Mario
Rafael Cardoso
César
Leticia Spiller
Lenita
Marcello Novaes
Vittorio
Henri Castelli
Ralf Tattoo
Luís Melo
Kazuo Tanaka
Aracy Balabanian
Geppina
Francisco Cuoco
Gaetano
Laura Cardoso
Sinhá
Giovanna Lancellotti
Milena
Maria Joana
Carol
Claudia Ohana
Loretta
Renata Dominguez
Sirlene
Marcelo Faria
Felipe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rising Sun was part of Brazil's 6pm telenovela slot, historically reserved for lighter 'novela das seis' aimed at family audiences—explaining its 175-episode sprawl and tonal warmth.
Giovanna Antonelli and Bruno Gagliasso had previously starred together in 2000's 'Laços de Família'—this reunion 16 years later was deliberate casting catnip for Brazilian audiences.
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