# De Pocas Pocas Pulgas (2003)

> A resilient boy who works to feed himself and his dog while waiting for his mother's return forms a bond with a wise old man.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/39002

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 100
- Episode runtime: 44 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: family, drama
- Created by: Arturo García Tenorio, Lorena Salazar
- Network: Las Estrellas
- Cast: Ignacio López Tarso, Santiago Mirabent, Natasha Dupeyrón, Joana Benedek, Gerardo Murguía, María Victoria, René Strickler, Imanol
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366345/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: tender, hopeful, wistful, sincere, uplifting

## What critics say

Audiences rate the series positively, valuing its warm portrayal of a resilient boy and his bond with an elderly man.

## Synopsis

Poucas, Poucas Pulgas (2003) is a Mexican family drama series created by Arturo García Tenorio and Lorena Salazar for Las Estrellas. Across a single season of one hundred forty-four-minute-free episodes, the story follows Danilo, a boy with a positive attitude and an inner strength that nothing can break, played by Santiago Mirabent. Danilo works hard to buy food for himself and his dog Tomás, his soulmate, while anxiously hoping his mother will return one day. His path crosses with Don Julián Montes, played by Ignacio López Tarso, a lonely old man, and the two gradually form a bond that unites the joy of childhood with the wisdom of age. The engine of the show is simple and humane: small daily struggles over food, shelter and loyalty, met with stubborn hope and generosity. Each episode is built from modest domestic moments, neighborhood encounters and gentle lessons carried by warm performances. The tone is tender, sincere and hopeful, with a wistful undercurrent of longing that never tips into despair. Viewers who enjoy Heidi or the warm sentiment of Lassie will find resonance here, and the show suits families who want a heartfelt, uplifting story about friendship across generations.

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