Series

Rising Sun

“Friendship can also become love”

★ 6.2(5)201640m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Walther Negrão, Suzana Pires, Júlio Fischer
Release date: 2016-08-29
Runtime: 40m
Language: Portuguese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 175
Network: TV Globo
Status: Ended
Country: Brazil
Studio: Estúdios Globo

About Rising Sun

Rising Sun is a 2016 web series in the Soap, Drama and Comedy genres, created by Walther Negrão, Suzana Pires and Júlio Fischer, starring Giovanna Antonelli, Bruno Gagliasso and Rafael Cardoso. It spans 1 season and 175 episodes, and originally aired on TV Globo. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rising Sun in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Alice is an independent woman, raised in a Japanese family; Mario is an immature guy of Italian origins. Two childhood friends from very distinct families, bond together by a complicity which spans generations. When Alice decides to live abroad, Mario begins to see in her more than just a friend. Now he will go out of his way to make this unlikely love story come to life in this romantic comedy tied by friendship.

Seasons (1)

Season 1175 eps · 2016

Cast

Giovanna Antonelli

Alice

Bruno Gagliasso

Mario

Rafael Cardoso

César

Leticia Spiller

Lenita

Marcello Novaes

Vittorio

Henri Castelli

Ralf Tattoo

Luís Melo

Kazuo Tanaka

Aracy Balabanian

Geppina

Francisco Cuoco

Gaetano

Laura Cardoso

Sinhá

Giovanna Lancellotti

Milena

Maria Joana

Carol

Themes & keywords

immigrantromcomtelenovelaitalian immigrant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rising Sun in New Zealand?+

Rising Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Rising Sun on Netflix?+

Rising Sun is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of Rising Sun are there?+

Rising Sun has 1 season and 175 episodes in total.

Who stars in Rising Sun?+

Rising Sun stars Giovanna Antonelli, Bruno Gagliasso, Rafael Cardoso, Leticia Spiller and Marcello Novaes.

When did Rising Sun come out?+

Rising Sun is a 2016 web series created by Walther Negrão, Suzana Pires and Júlio Fischer.

What genre is Rising Sun?+

Rising Sun is Soap, Drama and Comedy series.

Who created Rising Sun?+

Rising Sun was created by Walther Negrão, Suzana Pires and Júlio Fischer.