Released:
2001-06-26

Overview:
Maria de Noronha, at 13 years old, suffers from high fevers and violent hemoptysis caused by a ruthless tuberculosis. To alleviate the pain, she gathers poppies from her garden and, at night, places them on her bed pillows. But the poppies have a devastating effect. Her deep sleep is invaded by ghosts and hallucinations: the luxury and decadence of the Portuguese 16th century. A broken nation, occupied by strangers.

Director:
João Botelho

Runtime:
1h 52min

Genre:
History, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Patrícia Guerreiro
  as
  Maria Noronha
• 
  Suzana Borges
  as
  D. Madalena de Vilhena
• 
  Rogério Samora
  as
  Frei Jorge
• 
  José Pinto
  as
  Telmo Pais
• 
  Francisco D'Orey
  as
  D. João de Portugal