The da Gama Brothers
The plot follows a trio born on a plane to a pilot mother. Throughout their lives they wander the world between countries. In each episode they arrive in a different country and stay at the local hotel. Although they always promise their mother that they will travel the world, they stay in the hotel room and watch TV. The exception is the last episode (which takes place in Australia), where they go on a trip. The series is accompanied by animated clips explaining the country the brothers arrived in accompanied by narration by the actor Alon Abutbul.
Cast: Kobi Farag, Oded Paz, Ilan Rosenfeld
Season 1
12 episodes
- 1. ChinaThe brothers arrive at a hotel in China along with their domineering mother, who won't let them enjoy the hotel's breakfast buffet. When she is forced to leave unexpectedly, she expects the trio to continue their journey across the country and not disgrace their lineage at the Great Wall.CC24minJul 1, 2009
- 2. MoroccoThe brothers arrive in Morocco and are forced to go out and visit their Aunt Azoual. After their pants get torn and the clothes they sent for laundry are returned shrunk, will they make it to their aunt’s house?CC22min
- 3. RussiaThe brothers arrive in Russia. Mirmir, the youngest brother, unpacks their suitcases and listens to Lati, who explains the Communist theory and the leaders of the nation. After Mirmir realizes there is no equality between him and his brothers, he decides to go on strike.CC22min
- 4. United StatesBefore they head out to the Empire State Building, Mirmir asks Marku to fix the fan. Marku receives an electric shock from a hidden power outlet that gives him powers. Where will this lead? And is it actually worth having powers like a superhero?CC24min
- 5. United KingdomMirmir identifies the Queen of the United Kingdom as his grandmother's best friend, Haviva. The brothers bet against him, claiming that Haviva has no connection to Queen Elizabeth. Who will win the bet? What exactly is the bet about?CC22min
- 6. EthiopiaThe trio's television breaks down, and they call the hotel technician to fix it. When the technician enters, they realize he is actually the former IDF Chief of Staff, Effi Eitam. How did he get to Ethiopia? Why doesn't he admit he was the Chief of Staff, and what is his connection to their mother?CC22min
- 7. JapanMirmir and Marku watch a sumo wrestling match and see an advertisement promising a million Yen to anyone who can defeat Takamasha. Marku decides that Mirmir can stand up to the mission.CC23min
- 8. IndiaMirmir enters the room with a giant straw basket. Asi is sure that Mirmir finally brought the Indian chapati bread, but Mirmir actually brought a flute and inside the basket... a cobra snake. The snake escapes, and the brothers won't come down from the bed out of sheer terror.CC22min
- 9. FranceAsi is sick, Marku falls in love, and Mirmir finds a French crepe stand. Will Marku stay at the hotel with the love of his life and abandon his brothers, or not?CC23min
- 10. EgyptWith the help of an ancient Egyptian map from Grandma Haviva's safe, the brothers decide to set out for Egyptian antiquities to find the Treasure Ring.CC23min
- 11. BrazilThe brothers are welcomed in Brazil with hysteria... especially little Mirmir, who is swarmed by female fans. It turns out that Mirmir looks exactly like the Brazilian star Paulo Nascimento.CC24min
- 12. AustraliaThe brothers enter their room in Australia and discover that... there is no television in the room. This discovery drives them out of their minds. Will they ever leave the room and see the sights of Australia?CC24minJul 16, 2009
The da Gama Brothers
The plot follows a trio born on a plane to a pilot mother. Throughout their lives they wander the world between countries. In each episode they arrive in a different country and stay at the local hotel. Although they always promise their mother that they will travel the world, they stay in the hotel room and watch TV. The exception is the last episode (which takes place in Australia), where they go on a trip. The series is accompanied by animated clips explaining the country the brothers arrived in accompanied by narration by the actor Alon Abutbul.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Shai Carmeli-Pollak
- Created by
- Shai Carmeli-Pollak
- Studio
