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Explores themes like women's rights, the introduction of the birth control pill, military service during the Colonial War, and the heroin epidemic of the 80s.

(Tell me how it was) is a critically acclaimed Portuguese historical drama series produced for RTP1 . It is an adaptation of the Spanish series Cuéntame cómo pasó and chronicles the life of a middle-class Portuguese family, the Lopes, through pivotal decades of Portugal's history. Series Overview Conta-me Como Foi

The show is highly regarded for its detailed recreation of past decades, including: Explores themes like women's rights, the introduction of

The youngest son and the primary lens through which the story is told. Series Overview The show is highly regarded for

The daughter who seeks independence and mirrors the changing roles of women.

Margarida’s mother, representing the traditional older generation.

The story is narrated in flashback by an adult Carlos (the youngest son), reflecting on his childhood and his family's experiences.