Released:
1938-03-29

Overview:
In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Director:
Jorge Brum do Canto

Runtime:
1h 34min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Elsa Rumina
  as
  Bastiana
• 
  Barreto Poeira
  as
  Gonçales
• 
  Óscar de Lemos
  as
  Caçarola
• 
  João Manuel
  as
  Nazairinho
• 
  Maria Emília Vilas
  as
  The Mother