Placing Elis Regina's moving personal and artistic journey in context, the miniseries features original scenes from the film *Elis*, documentary footage, and new fictional scenes.
With barely enough money to get by, Elis arrives in Rio, where she tries to establish herself as a singer. After a few unsuccessful attempts, she turns things around, achieving both fame and fortune.
Staying at the top is just as hard as reaching it, and Elis has to reinvent herself. At this moment, Ronaldo Bôscoli arrives to shake up both her career and her heart.
Her marriage to Ronaldo Bôscoli comes to an end, and Elis finds emotional stability with César Camargo Mariano. In Brazil, the artistic community suffers under censorship.
Once again facing challenges in her personal life and career, Elis fights her own demons for the sake of what she loves most: her three children and her art.