Side by Side

Plot Summary

Winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela, "Side by Side" focuses on two women of different origins and social classes. The brave Isabel, daughter of a former slave and in love with the capoeira player Zé Maria; and Laura, descendant from a wealthy family and destined to an undesired marriage to Edgar. In addition to an unshakable friendship, the two share the same purpose in life: the conquest of freedom in the conservative society of Rio de Janeiro of the early 20th century.

Top Cast

Camila Pitanga Isabel

Marjorie Estiano Laura

Lázaro Ramos Zé Maria

Thiago Fragoso Edgar

Patricia Pillar Constância (Baronesa da Boa Vista)