3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

ENDED1 Seasons52 Episodes7.7
NetworkTokyo Channel 12
First AiredJan 4, 1976
Last AiredDec 26, 1976
Runtime25 min

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.

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Cast

Yoshiko Matsuo
Yoshiko Matsuo
Marco Rossi (voice)
Kazuyuki Sogabe
Kazuyuki Sogabe
Tonio Rossi (voice)
Yukiko Nikaido
Yukiko Nikaido
Anna Rossi (voice)
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
Pietro Rossi (voice)
Akiko Tsuboi
Akiko Tsuboi
Narrator (voice)
Noriko Ohara
Noriko Ohara
Concetta (voice)
Mie Azuma
Mie Azuma
Pablo (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Ichiro Nagai
Peppino (voice)
Mieko Nobusawa
Mieko Nobusawa
Fiorina (voice)
Akio Nojima
Akio Nojima
Rocky (voice)
Fumio Matsuoka
Fumio Matsuoka
Frediand (voice)
Eken Mine
Eken Mine
Federico (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 52 episodes

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Mama, Don't Go
E1Mama, Don't Go
Jan 4, 197625m
Nine-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.
Marco, a Boy From Genoa
E2Marco, a Boy From Genoa
Jan 11, 197625m
A 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.
Sunday at the Harbor
E3Sunday at the Harbor
Jan 18, 197625m
Marco 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.
I Hate You, Papa
E4I Hate You, Papa
Jan 25, 197625m
Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.
My Good Friend, Emilio
E5My Good Friend, Emilio
Feb 1, 197625m
Emilio 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.
Marco's Payday
E6Marco's Payday
Feb 8, 197625m
Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.
Watching the Ocean From the Roof
E7Watching the Ocean From the Roof
Feb 15, 197625m
Poor 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.
The Peppino Puppet Troupe
E8The Peppino Puppet Troupe
Feb 22, 197625m
Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.
I'm Sorry, Papa
E9I'm Sorry, Papa
Feb 29, 197625m
When 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.
Mama Is in Buenos Aires
E10Mama Is in Buenos Aires
Mar 7, 197625m
Concetta 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.
A Letter From Mama
E11A Letter From Mama
Mar 14, 197625m
Fiorina 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.
The Airship
E12The Airship
Mar 21, 197625m
Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.
Goodbye, Fiorina
E13Goodbye, Fiorina
Mar 28, 197625m
Joy 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.
Marco's Decision
E14Marco's Decision
Apr 4, 197625m
When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.
The Forgole
E15The Forgole
Apr 11, 197625m
Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.
The Young Cook
E16The Young Cook
Apr 18, 197625m
The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.
Neptune's Revel
E17Neptune's Revel
Apr 25, 197625m
Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.
The Immigrant Ship to Rio
E18The Immigrant Ship to Rio
May 2, 197625m
The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.
The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross
E19The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross
May 9, 197625m
The 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.
The Stormy Night
E20The Stormy Night
May 16, 197625m
Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.
Rio de La Plata
E21Rio de La Plata
May 23, 197625m
Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.
The Town Where Mother Is
E22The Town Where Mother Is
May 30, 197625m
The 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.
Another Mother
E23Another Mother
Jun 6, 197625m
Marco 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.
Fiorina Is Waiting
E24Fiorina Is Waiting
Jun 13, 197625m
After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.
The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit
E25The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit
Jun 20, 197625m
Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.
To the Pampas
E26To the Pampas
Jun 27, 197625m
The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.
Fiorina's Tears
E27Fiorina's Tears
Jul 4, 197625m
Peppino 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.
The Barbossa Ranch
E28The Barbossa Ranch
Jul 11, 197625m
Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.
Snow Falls
E29Snow Falls
Jul 18, 197625m
Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.
Old Gaucho Carlos
E30Old Gaucho Carlos
Jul 25, 197625m
Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.
A Long Night
E31A Long Night
Aug 1, 197625m
Peppino 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.
Saying Goodbye
E32Saying Goodbye
Aug 8, 197625m
An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.
Mama Is Not Here
E33Mama Is Not Here
Aug 15, 197625m
Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.
I Want to Go Back to Genoa
E34I Want to Go Back to Genoa
Aug 22, 197625m
Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.
Mama's Handwriting
E35Mama's Handwriting
Aug 29, 197625m
Marco 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.
Farewell, Bahia Blanca
E36Farewell, Bahia Blanca
Sep 5, 197625m
The 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.
Endless Journey
E37Endless Journey
Sep 12, 197625m
Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.
Mama's Hardship
E38Mama's Hardship
Sep 19, 197625m
Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.
Rosy Dawn in Rosario
E39Rosy Dawn in Rosario
Sep 26, 197625m
The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.
The Star of Italy
E40The Star of Italy
Oct 3, 197625m
Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.
If I Could Go Home With Mother...
E41If I Could Go Home With Mother...
Oct 10, 197625m
Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.
A New Friend, Pablo
E42A New Friend, Pablo
Oct 17, 197625m
Mequinez 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.
Somewhere in This Town
E43Somewhere in This Town
Oct 24, 197625m
To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.
Helping Fuana
E44Helping Fuana
Oct 31, 197625m
The 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.
Going North
E45Going North
Nov 7, 197625m
The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.
The Trip on the Oxcart
E46The Trip on the Oxcart
Nov 14, 197625m
During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.
Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain
E47Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain
Nov 21, 197625m
After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.
Don't Die, My Burro
E48Don't Die, My Burro
Nov 28, 197625m
The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.
Mama Is Calling Me
E49Mama Is Calling Me
Dec 5, 197625m
Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.
Run, Marco, Run!
E50Run, Marco, Run!
Dec 12, 197625m
Exhausted 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.
Mama's Smile
E51Mama's Smile
Dec 19, 197625m
The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.
Back to Genoa With Mama
E52Back to Genoa With Mama
Dec 26, 197625m
After 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.

About 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother is a animation, action & adventure, drama, family series on Tokyo Channel 12. The show first aired on Jan 4, 1976 and currently has 1 season and 52 episodes. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 145 votes. The cast includes Yoshiko Matsuo, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Yukiko Nikaido, Kiyoshi Kawakubo, Akiko Tsuboi.

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