The first telenovela that mixes science fiction, fantasy and special effects. This is a story for the whole family, that brings together comedy, romance, emotion and many adventures, based on arts, education, philosophy, history, scientific breakthroughs and love.

The story is set around Maria Luz (Bianca Rinaldi), a sweet and beautiful woman who works in a circus. She is unfairly framed of killing the owner of one of the biggest chains of clinics in the country, Dr. Socrates Mayer (Walmor Chagas).

Dr Julia (Ítala Nandi) works in the Progênese clinic. She secretly does genetic experiments with fertilized embryos to create modified human beings with supernatural powers, calling this The DNA Project.

The years have gone by and this project has bred mutant children and teenagers, with powers to read minds, superhuman agility, telekinesis, healing, enhanced vision, super speed, a werewolf boy and a winged girl. Their families get scared with what they believe to be a special gift and do everything they can to protect them from other people’s judgment. The situation becomes critical when these mutant kids begin to be persecuted.

Marcelo (Leonardo Vieira) is a federal marshall who is determined to protect Maria Luz against the unfair charges. He finds out about the DNA Project and dedicates himself into protecting the young mutants.

With many different and new stories, Ways of the Heart is a telenovela that will attract kids, teenagers and adults.