My Mom Is a Character

Following a conflict with her children, Dona Hermínia seeks a reprieve from her family by staying at her aunt's residence. While there, she reflects on the years when her children were younger and more dependent on her.

This Brazilian comedy was directed by André Pellenz and written by Rafael Dragaud, Paulo Gustavo, and Fil Braz. Paulo Gustavo stars in the title role of Dona Hermínia, appearing alongside Mariana Xavier, Rodrigo Pandolfo, Herson Capri, Alexandra Richter, and Suely Franco. The production involved Globo Filmes, RioFilme, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE, and Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual.

Produced with a budget of 2 million USD, the film performed well commercially, earning 21 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been generally positive, reflected in a 6.9 rating on IMDb based on 6,800 votes and a 7.7 rating on TMDB from 687 votes.