Released:
2006-02-02

Overview:
The old servant and chronicler Dom Sabas tells how his desolate South American town is the scene of a ruthless power struggle. The landowning Assis family, reduced to a widow and son, tries to hold out against the young, despotic mayor. No less effective then actions are anonymous rumors and accusations, which often stir the inhabitants' moves.

Director:
Ruy Guerra

Runtime:
1h 58min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Leonardo Medeiros
  as
  Alcaide
• 
  Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
  as
  Viúva Assis
• 
  Fábio Sabag
  as
  Padre Angel
• 
  Jean Pierre Noher
  as
  César Monteiro
• 
  Zózimo Bulbul
  as
  Carmichael