The Thorn and the Rose

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The Thorn and the Rose

2000- 2001

1 Seasons

221 Episodes

7.2(24 votes)

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Comedy

Drama

Overview

A spoiled feminist, daughter of a rich father, even though she doesn't admit it, falls in love with a rustic farmer whom she marries.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Adriana Esteves

Catarina Batista

Eduardo Moscovis

Julião Petruchio

Leandra Leal

Bianca Batista

Ângelo Antônio

Prof. Edmundo das Neves

Luís Melo

Nicanor Batista

Drica Moraes

Marcela de Almeida Leal / Muriel

Tássia Camargo

Joana Penaforte

Maria Padilha

Dinorá de Moura Valente

Ney Latorraca

Cornélio Valente

Eva Todor

Josefa Lacerda de Moura

Creative team

Created by: Walcyr Carrasco
Mário Teixeira
Written by: Duca Rachid
Walcyr Carrasco

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