E1
Mama, Don't Go
25m · January 4, 1976
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.
E2
Marco, a Boy from Genoa
25m · January 11, 1976
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.
E3
Sunday at the Harbor
25m · January 18, 1976
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.
E4
I Hate You, Papa
25m · January 25, 1976
Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.
E5
My Good Friend, Emilio
25m · February 1, 1976
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.
E6
Marco's Payday
25m · February 8, 1976
Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.
E7
Watching the Ocean from the Roof
25m · February 15, 1976
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.
E8
The Peppino Puppet Troupe
25m · February 22, 1976
Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.
E9
I'm Sorry, Papa
25m · February 29, 1976
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.
E10
Mama Is in Buenos Aires
25m · March 7, 1976
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.
E11
A Letter from Mama
25m · March 14, 1976
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.
E12
The Airship
25m · March 21, 1976
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.
E13
Goodbye, Fiorina
25m · March 28, 1976
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.
E14
Marco's Decision
25m · April 4, 1976
When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.
E15
The Forgole
25m · April 11, 1976
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.
E16
The Young Cook
25m · April 18, 1976
The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.
E17
Neptune's Revel
25m · April 25, 1976
Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.
E18
The Immigrant Ship to Rio
25m · May 2, 1976
The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.
E19
The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross
25m · May 9, 1976
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.
E20
The Stormy Night
25m · May 16, 1976
Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.
E21
Rio de La Plata
25m · May 23, 1976
Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.
E22
The Town Where Mother Is
25m · May 30, 1976
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.
E23
Another Mother
25m · June 6, 1976
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.
E24
Fiorina Is Waiting
25m · June 13, 1976
After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.
E25
The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit
25m · June 20, 1976
Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.
E26
To the Pampas
25m · June 27, 1976
The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.
E27
Fiorina's Tears
25m · July 4, 1976
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.
E28
The Barbossa Ranch
25m · July 11, 1976
Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.
E29
Snow Falls
25m · July 18, 1976
Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.
E30
Old Gaucho Carlos
25m · July 25, 1976
Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.
E31
A Long Night
25m · August 1, 1976
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.
E32
Saying Goodbye
25m · August 8, 1976
An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.
E33
Mama Is Not Here
25m · August 15, 1976
Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.
E34
I Want to Go Back to Genoa
25m · August 22, 1976
Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.
E35
Mama's Handwriting
25m · August 29, 1976
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.
E36
Farewell, Bahia Blanca
25m · September 5, 1976
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.
E37
Endless Journey
25m · September 12, 1976
Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.
E38
Mama's Hardship
25m · September 19, 1976
Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.
E39
Rosy Dawn in Rosario
25m · September 26, 1976
The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.
E40
The Star of Italy
25m · October 3, 1976
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.
E41
If I Could Go Home with Mother...
25m · October 10, 1976
Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.
E42
A New Friend, Pablo
25m · October 17, 1976
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.
E43
Somewhere in This Town
25m · October 24, 1976
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.
E44
Helping Fuana
25m · October 31, 1976
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.
E45
Going North
25m · November 7, 1976
The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.
E46
The Trip on the Oxcart
25m · November 14, 1976
During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.
E47
Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain
25m · November 21, 1976
After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.
E48
Don't Die, My Burro
25m · November 28, 1976
The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.
E49
Mama Is Calling Me
25m · December 5, 1976
Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.
E50
Run, Marco, Run!
25m · December 12, 1976
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.
E51
Mama's Smile
25m · December 19, 1976
The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.
E52
Back to Genoa with Mama
25m · December 26, 1976
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.