TV series
The Life We Lead
2011–2012, Portuguese, on TV Globo. Created by Lícia Manzo.
Love surpasses all odds.
This moving telenovela tells the story of an unconditional love that overcomes life’s unexpected turnarounds. Ana is a promising tennis player who counts on best friend and sister Manuela for support. After a terrible car accident, Ana goes into a deep coma and only emerges from it five years later. Now, she must struggle to recover the life that went on without her and that she no longer recognizes as her own.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 137
- Episode length
- 52 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S1 E137: Chapter 137
Aired 2 March 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lícia ManzoCreator
- Fernanda VasconcellosAna Fonseca · 137 ep
- Marjorie EstianoManuela Fonseca · 137 ep
- Rafael CardosoRodrigo Macedo · 137 ep
- Thiago LacerdaDr. Lúcio Pires · 137 ep
- Ana Beatriz NogueiraEva Fonseca · 137 ep
- Jesuela MoroJúlia Fonseca Macedo · 137 ep
- Nicette BrunoIná Fonseca · 137 ep
- Paulo BettiJonas Macedo · 137 ep
- Regiane AlvesCristiane "Cris" Oliveira Macedo · 137 ep
- Maria Eduarda de CarvalhoFernanda "Nanda" Macedo · 137 ep
- Gisele FróesVitória Azevedo Prates · 137 ep
- Alice WegmannSofia Azevedo Prates · 137 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 September 2011
- Last aired
- 2 March 2012
- Network
- TV Globo
- Original title
- A Vida da Gente
- Language
- Portuguese
- Country
- Brazil
- Type
- Scripted
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The Life We Lead: quick answers
Is The Life We Lead worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Life We Lead are there?
The Life We Lead has 1 season and 137 episodes, about 52 minutes each.
Is The Life We Lead finished?
Yes. The Life We Lead ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Life We Lead on?
The Life We Lead isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Life We Lead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Life We Lead?
If you liked The Life We Lead, try Empire, Rebirth, Land of Desire.
Who created The Life We Lead?
The Life We Lead was created by Lícia Manzo and stars Fernanda Vasconcellos, Marjorie Estiano, Rafael Cardoso.