Yoshiko Matsuo
Marco Rossi (voice)
Series
Watch 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976) Online
7.7148 votes197625mEndedAnimationAction & AdventureDramaFamily
Synopsis
Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her letters stop coming. So Marco decides to go to Argentina to look for her. He travels across Argentina to find her, meeting many wonderful people, and having many adventures during his journey.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. Mama, Don't GoNow viewing1976-01-0425m7.0Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.
2. Marco, a Boy from Genoa1976-01-1125m8.0A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.
3. Sunday at the Harbor1976-01-1825m7.0Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.
4. I Hate You, Papa1976-01-2525m7.0Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.
5. My Good Friend, Emilio1976-02-0125m8.0Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.
6. Marco's Payday1976-02-0825m7.0Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.
7. Watching the Ocean from the Roof1976-02-1525m8.0Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.
8. The Peppino Puppet Troupe1976-02-2225m7.0Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.
9. I'm Sorry, Papa1976-02-2925m9.0When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.
10. Mama Is in Buenos Aires1976-03-0725m8.0Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.
11. A Letter from Mama1976-03-1425m8.0Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.
12. The Airship1976-03-2125m7.0Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.
13. Goodbye, Fiorina1976-03-2825m7.0Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.
14. Marco's Decision1976-04-0425m7.0When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.
15. The Forgole1976-04-1125m8.0Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.
16. The Young Cook1976-04-1825m8.0The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.
17. Neptune's Revel1976-04-2525m7.0Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.
18. The Immigrant Ship to Rio1976-05-0225m7.0The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.
19. The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross1976-05-0925m6.0The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.
20. The Stormy Night1976-05-1625m7.0Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.
21. Rio de La Plata1976-05-2325m7.0Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.
22. The Town Where Mother Is1976-05-3025m8.0The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.
23. Another Mother1976-06-0625m8.0Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.
24. Fiorina Is Waiting1976-06-1325m8.0After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.
25. The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit1976-06-2025m7.0Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.
26. To the Pampas1976-06-2725m7.0The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.
27. Fiorina's Tears1976-07-0425m7.0Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.
28. The Barbossa Ranch1976-07-1125m8.0Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.
29. Snow Falls1976-07-1825m8.0Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.
30. Old Gaucho Carlos1976-07-2525m8.0Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.
31. A Long Night1976-08-0125m7.0Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.
32. Saying Goodbye1976-08-0825m7.0An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.
33. Mama Is Not Here1976-08-1525m7.0Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.
34. I Want to Go Back to Genoa1976-08-2225m8.0Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.
35. Mama's Handwriting1976-08-2925m7.0Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.
36. Farewell, Bahia Blanca1976-09-0525m8.0The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.
37. Endless Journey1976-09-1225m7.0Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.
38. Mama's Hardship1976-09-1925m7.0Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.
39. Rosy Dawn in Rosario1976-09-2625m7.0The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.
40. The Star of Italy1976-10-0325m9.0Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.
41. If I Could Go Home with Mother...1976-10-1025m7.0Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.
42. A New Friend, Pablo1976-10-1725m7.0Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.
43. Somewhere in This Town1976-10-2425m7.0To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.
44. Helping Fuana1976-10-3125m8.0The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.
45. Going North1976-11-0725m7.0The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.
46. The Trip on the Oxcart1976-11-1425m7.0During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.
47. Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain1976-11-2125m7.0After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.
48. Don't Die, My Burro1976-11-2825m7.0The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.
49. Mama Is Calling Me1976-12-0525m8.0Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.
50. Run, Marco, Run!1976-12-1225m7.0Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.
51. Mama's Smile1976-12-1925mThe long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.
52. Back to Genoa with Mama1976-12-2625mAfter the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Kazuyuki Sogabe
Tonio Rossi (voice)
No photo Yukiko Nikaido
Anna Rossi (voice)
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
Pietro Rossi (voice)
Akiko Tsuboi
Narrator (voice)
Noriko Ohara
Concetta (voice)
Mie Azuma
Pablo García (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Peppino (voice)
Mieko Nobusawa
Fiorina (voice)
Akio Nojima
Rocky (voice)
Fumio Matsuoka
Frediand (voice)
Eken Mine
Federico Menotti (voice)
Hikaru Miyata
Fernández (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
Mario (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Carlos (voice)
Keiko Yokozawa
Fana (voice)
No photo Kuriko Komamura
Emilio (voice)
Masako Nozawa
Luigi (voice)
Reiko Mutoh
Clara (voice)
Takuzō Kamiyama
Leonardo (voice)
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How many seasons does 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother have?
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother has 1 season and 52 episodes.
When did 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother first air?
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother first aired in 1976.
Is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother still running?
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother?
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is classified as Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Family.