La Valise en carton(1988)

La Valise en carton is a Portuguese biographical series that traces singer Linda de Suza's journey from her childhood in Alentejo through her rise as a recording artist. Set against the backdrop of Salazar's authoritarian regime, the show chronicles her formative years shaped by family bonds—especially her relationship with her mother—and the hardships of life under dictatorship. As Linda grows, she navigates poverty, cultural identity, and personal ambition before ultimately fleeing Portugal for France as a young woman. The series captures both the intimate family dynamics and the broader political climate that defined her early life, offering a portrait of resilience and the transformative power of music amid historical upheaval.