

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
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.