Mom
Helena Duarte is 32 years old and lives in a simple community on the outskirts of Recife. She is a single mother who raises her 7-year-old son, Caio, with all the strength she has — and often with the strength she doesn't even believe she has. Their financial condition is extremely difficult. Helena does odd jobs cleaning houses when she can, collects recyclable material when work is missing and sells cake in the pot on the street to ensure that Caio never goes to bed hungry. They live in a small rented room at the end of an alley, where when it rains the water runs down the ceiling, but Helena always finds a way to turn any place into home for her son. Despite her loneliness — she has no close family and has lost contact with old friends — Helena never lets Caio realize the weight he carries. When he's around, she smiles. When he sleeps, she takes a deep breath and plans for the next day. What moves Helena is the absolute love for her son. She dreams of giving him a completely different life from the one she lived. Read history
About Mom
Helena Duarte is 32 years old and lives in a simple community on the outskirts of Recife. She is a single mother who raises her 7-year-old son, Caio, with all the strength she has — and often with the strength she doesn't even believe she has. Their financial condition is extremely difficult. Helena does odd jobs cleaning houses when she can, c...Read more