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LatestSol and Tião are born to different social backgrounds—she to a poor suburban family in Rio, and him to an even poorer family who raised cattle in West São Paulo State. They eventually meet, due to unlikely circumstances, but part again, as she has set as her ultimate priority to reach the United States or bust. While she comes to the U.S. to live as an illegal immigrant, he remains in Brazil and, despite many trials and tribulations, he becomes a successful rodeo cowboy.
Acting
Deborah Secco's transformation from Rio dreamer to undocumented survivor.
Writing
Glória Perez weaves immigration politics into pure soap opera gold.
Production
Authentic U.S.-Brazil locations, rare for 2005 telenovela budgets.
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