Casa da Mãe Joana

In the heart of a vibrant coastal town in Portugal, a family matriarch, Joana, runs a cozy bed-and-breakfast known as Casa da Mãe Joana. This enchanting establishment is much more than just a place to stay; it serves as a sanctuary for those seeking solace, connection, and second chances. The series follows the lives of Joana, her three estranged children, and the eclectic mix of guests who walkthrough her doors, each carrying their own stories and secrets.

Joana, a spirited and compassionate woman in her late 60s, navigates the complexities of motherhood, resilience, and love. With her decades of wisdom, she offers counsel to guests, often helping them confront their own dilemmas. The arrival of Clara, a budding journalist seeking to pen the perfect human interest story, disrupts the routine at Casa da Mãe Joana. Clara’s inquisitive nature brings to light buried family secrets that even Joana must face.

Joana’s children — the ambitious artist Miguel, the anxious schoolteacher Clara, and the free-spirited adventurer Luísa — have drifted apart, each chasing their dreams in different parts of the world. As fate brings them back to the casa for a family reunion, unresolved tensions bubble to the surface. Miguel grapples with his desire for acceptance, Clara tries to prove her worth beyond her mother’s shadow, and Luísa’s quest for freedom clashes with her family’s expectations.

Through the tender moments shared with guests — the lonely widower who finds love in unexpected places, the young couple wrestling with personal loss, and the elderly woman who rediscovers her passion for life — the show weaves together stories of healing, reconciliation, and the enduring power of family bonds. Each episode delves into a theme of forgiveness, exploring how Joana’s past choices echo through her family and affect their present.

As summer turns to autumn and the beach town transforms, the Casa da Mãe Joana becomes a catalyst for change, igniting old flames, sparking new romances, and ultimately teaching each character, and viewers alike, that home is not just a place, but a feeling — a journey of belonging that invites us to embrace our past while stepping boldly into the future.