Explores themes like women's rights, the introduction of the birth control pill, military service during the Colonial War, and the heroin epidemic of the 80s.
The youngest son and the primary lens through which the story is told.
References iconic Portuguese moments, such as the music of António Variações, popular TV shows like O Tal Canal , and the emergence of Portuguese soap operas. Critical Reception Conta-me Como Foi (TV Series 2007–2023) - IMDb
The eldest son, often involved in social and political movements.
The story is narrated in flashback by an adult Carlos (the youngest son), reflecting on his childhood and his family's experiences.
Provides the adult voiceover for Carlos. Historical and Cultural Context
The resilient mother and central figure of the household.