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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

Season 1 Episode 34: I Need to Go Back to Genova

Marco becomes overwhelmed with emotion, confessing that he believes his mother may have already passed away, as his words of encouragement from Peppino seem to have little impact on him.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Don't Go, Mother

1. Don't Go, Mother

Aired: Jan 3, 1976

A family picnic is planned, and nine-year-old Marco is excited, unaware that ...

Episode 2 Marco, Genovese Boy

2. Marco, Genovese Boy

Aired: Jan 10, 1976

A year after Anna's departure, Marco is contemplating a new career path, insp...

Episode 4 I Hate You, Dad

4. I Hate You, Dad

Aired: Jan 24, 1976

Marco's efforts to accelerate his mother's return home are met with resistanc...

Episode 5 Buddy Emilio

5. Buddy Emilio

Aired: Jan 31, 1976

Marco lands a part-time job washing bottles after school, thanks to Emilio's ...

Episode 6 Marco's Payday

6. Marco's Payday

Aired: Feb 7, 1976

Marco's concern grows as a foreboding dream about his mother lingers, and he'...

Episode 8 Merry Peppino's Band

8. Merry Peppino's Band

Aired: Feb 21, 1976

Marco's monkey steals the show with its lively dance moves during the puppet ...

Episode 9 Sorry, Dad

9. Sorry, Dad

Aired: Feb 28, 1976

Marco is moved to learn his father is testing a groundbreaking treatment on h...

Episode 11 Mother's Letter

11. Mother's Letter

Aired: Mar 13, 1976

Fiorina must take center stage solo when her entire troupe falls ill, but wit...

Episode 13 Goodbye, Fiolina

13. Goodbye, Fiolina

Aired: Mar 27, 1976

The group's excitement about their trip to Argentina is quickly dampened when...

Episode 14 Marco's Decision

14. Marco's Decision

Aired: Apr 3, 1976

Marco's unexpected revelation sets Pietro in motion to embark on the journey ...

Episode 15 Sail on, Folgore

15. Sail on, Folgore

Aired: Apr 10, 1976

Marco's determination impresses the ship's head cook, who discovers him, whil...

Episode 16 A Little Cook

16. A Little Cook

Aired: Apr 17, 1976

The head cook forms a bond with Marco after being moved by his dedication to ...

Episode 17 Neptune's Revel

17. Neptune's Revel

Aired: Apr 24, 1976

Marco settles into a sense of belonging as he adapts to his new life on the s...

Episode 18 Rio Immigrant Ship

18. Rio Immigrant Ship

Aired: May 2, 1976

The crew of the ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro, where Marco's friends lend a ...

Episode 22 Town Where Mother Is

22. Town Where Mother Is

Aired: May 30, 1976

The long-awaited arrival in Buenos Aires is met with a disappointing revelati...

Episode 23 Another Mother

23. Another Mother

Aired: Jun 6, 1976

Desperate and broke, Marco's world is turned upside down as he searches for a...

Episode 24 Fiolina Waiting

24. Fiolina Waiting

Aired: Jun 13, 1976

Marco receives a cryptic rumor about a puppet show in the neighborhood that s...

Episode 26 To the Pampa

26. To the Pampa

Aired: Jun 27, 1976

The journey to Bahía Blanca is finally underway, marking a new chapter in the...

Episode 27 Fiolina's Tears

27. Fiolina's Tears

Aired: Jul 4, 1976

Marco's life story takes center stage as Peppino pitches a new show concept, ...

Episode 28 The Barbossa Ranch

28. The Barbossa Ranch

Aired: Jul 11, 1976

Fiorina's heart shatters as Peppino chooses to incorporate Marco's mother's d...

Episode 29 Snow Falls

29. Snow Falls

Aired: Jul 18, 1976

The group finds refuge and is revitalized by Gaucho Carlos's warm hospitality...

Episode 30 Old Gaucho Carlos

30. Old Gaucho Carlos

Aired: Jul 25, 1976

Marco and his companions finally arrive at a cozy inn after Carlos successful...

Episode 31 A Long Night

31. A Long Night

Aired: Aug 1, 1976

The group of friends, led by Peppino, spend the night in an old, dilapidated ...

Episode 32 We Said Goodbye

32. We Said Goodbye

Aired: Aug 8, 1976

The Italian immigrant family proposes a visit to Mr. Moretti to gather potent...

Episode 33 No Mother

33. No Mother

Aired: Aug 15, 1976

Marco arrives in Bahía Blanca and pays a visit to Mr. Moretti, hoping to get ...

Episode 37 Endless Journey

37. Endless Journey

Aired: Sep 12, 1976

Marco's journey takes an unexpected turn as he arrives in Buenos Aires, only ...

Episode 42 New Friend Pablo

42. New Friend Pablo

Aired: Oct 17, 1976

Marco arrives in Córdoba and forms an unusual bond with a local boy named Pablo.

Episode 44 I Want to Save Fuana

44. I Want to Save Fuana

Aired: Oct 31, 1976

Marco's search leads him to an unexpected resident, an architect who admires ...

Episode 45 Far to the North

45. Far to the North

Aired: Nov 6, 1976

Marco's journey takes a sudden turn when the train attendants locate him duri...

Episode 49 Mother's Calling

49. Mother's Calling

Aired: Dec 4, 1976

Marco's misfortune escalates as he's forced to abandon his trusty donkey and ...

Episode 50 Run, Marco!

50. Run, Marco!

Aired: Dec 11, 1976

A young man on horseback rescues Marco, who is exhausted and buried under the...

Episode 51 Finally to Mother

51. Finally to Mother

Aired: Dec 18, 1976

The Mequinez residence finally comes into view as Marco's arduous journey nea...

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Info about 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

Current Status: Ended

Network: Tokyo Channel 12

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama, Adventure, Animation, History