O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima (1980 TV series)

O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by Rede Bandeirantes in 1980. It is an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Brazilian author José Mauro de Vasconcelos. The series tells the story of Zezé, a young boy from a poor family in Rio de Janeiro, known for his mischievous nature and vivid imagination. He finds solace and companionship in a small orange tree, which he names "Xururuca" and confides in. The narrative explores themes of poverty, child abuse, friendship, and the power of imagination in overcoming adversity. The telenovela, like the book, is known for its emotional depth and portrayal of childhood innocence amidst hardship.