Home > Animation TV Show > 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

1976

Seasons & Episodes

  • 1

EP1 Mama, Don't Go Jan 04, 1976

Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

EP2 Marco, a Boy from Genoa Jan 11, 1976

A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

EP3 Sunday at the Harbor Jan 18, 1976

Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

EP4 I Hate You, Papa Jan 25, 1976

Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

EP5 My Good Friend, Emilio Feb 01, 1976

Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

EP6 Marco's Payday Feb 08, 1976

Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

EP7 Watching the Ocean from the Roof Feb 15, 1976

Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

EP8 The Peppino Puppet Troupe Feb 22, 1976

Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

EP9 I'm Sorry, Papa Feb 29, 1976

When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

EP10 Mama is in Buenos Aires Mar 07, 1976

Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

EP11 A Letter from Mama Mar 14, 1976

Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

EP12 The Airship Mar 21, 1976

Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

EP13 Good-bye, Fiorina Mar 28, 1976

Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.

EP14 Marco's Decision Apr 04, 1976

When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.

EP15 The Forgole Apr 11, 1976

Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.

EP16 The Young Cook Apr 18, 1976

The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.

EP17 Neptune's Revel Apr 25, 1976

Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

EP18 The Immigrant Ship to Rio May 02, 1976

The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.

EP19 The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross May 09, 1976

The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.

EP20 The Stormy Night May 16, 1976

Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.

EP21 Rio de La Plata May 23, 1976

Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.

EP22 The Town Where Mother Is May 30, 1976

The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.

EP23 Another Mother Jun 06, 1976

Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.

EP24 Fiorina is Waiting Jun 13, 1976

After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.

EP25 The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit Jun 20, 1976

Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.

EP26 To the Pampas Jun 27, 1976

The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.

EP27 Fiorina's Tears Jul 04, 1976

Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.

EP28 The Barbossa Ranch Jul 11, 1976

Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.

EP29 Snow Falls Jul 18, 1976

Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.

EP30 Old Gaucho Carlos Jul 25, 1976

Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.

EP31 A Long Night Aug 01, 1976

Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.

EP32 Saying Good-bye Aug 08, 1976

An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.

EP33 Mama is Not Here Aug 15, 1976

Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.

EP34 I Want to Go Back to Genoa Aug 22, 1976

Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.

EP35 Mama's Handwriting Aug 29, 1976

Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.

EP36 Farewell, Bahia Blanca Sep 05, 1976

The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.

EP37 Endless Journey Sep 12, 1976

Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.

EP38 Mama's Hardship Sep 19, 1976

Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.

EP39 Rosy Dawn in Rosario Sep 26, 1976

The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.

EP40 La Estrella de Italia Oct 03, 1976

Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.

EP41 If I Could Go Home with Mother... Oct 10, 1976

Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.

EP42 A New Friend, Pablo Oct 17, 1976

Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.

EP43 Somewhere in This Town Oct 24, 1976

To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.

EP44 Helping Fuana Oct 31, 1976

The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.

EP45 Going North Nov 07, 1976

The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.

EP46 The Trip on the Oxcart Nov 14, 1976

During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.

EP47 Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain Nov 21, 1976

After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.

EP48 Don't Die, My Burro Nov 28, 1976

The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.

EP49 Mama is Calling Me Dec 05, 1976

Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.

EP50 Run, Marco, Run! Dec 12, 1976

Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.

EP51 Mama's Smile Dec 19, 1976

The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.

EP52 Back to Genoa with Mama Dec 26, 1976

After the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.
7.3| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her letters stop coming. So Marco decides to go to Argentina to look for her. He travels across Argentina to find her, meeting many wonderful people, and having many adventures during his journey.

Director

Producted By

Nippon Animation

AD
AD

Watch Free for 30 Days

All Prime Video Movies and TV Shows. Cancel anytime. Watch Now

Trailers & Clips

Reviews

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.
BallWubba Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.
2freensel I saw this movie before reading any reviews, and I thought it was very funny. I was very surprised to see the overwhelmingly negative reviews this film received from critics.
Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Similar TV Show to 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

A Man in Full

A Man in Full

2024 6.5
 A Man in Full
Geek Girl

Geek Girl

2024 6.7
 Geek Girl