Synopsis
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Vinicius CoimbraDirector
- Vinicius CoimbraScreenplay
- Manuela DiasScreenplay
Cast
- João MiguelAugusto Matraga
- José WilkerJoãozinho Bem-Bem
- Chico AnysioMajor Consilva
- Irandhir SantosQuim
- Ivan de AlmeidaSerapião
- Teca PereiraQuitéria
- José DumontPadre Zequiel
- Júlio AndradeFlosino Capeta
- Rômulo BragaJuruminho
- Vanessa GerbelliDionora
- Werner SchünemannOvídio Moura
- Gorete MilagresSariema