Synopsis
José and Maria, a young, devout couple in a remote Portuguese fishing village, take a vow of chastity on their wedding night to honor a religious pact. Their commitment is pushed to the breaking point when they rescue a mysterious, wounded stranger and bring him into their home. As the outsider’s presence ignites repressed desires and jealousy, the couple's sacred promise leads to a violent confrontation with the local community's superstitions.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- António de MacedoDirector
- António de MacedoScreenplay
- Bernardo SantarenoWriter
Cast
- Sinde FilipeLabareda
- Guida MariaMaria do Mar
- João MotaJosé
- Luís SantosSalvador
- J. Rodrigues de CarvalhoMário
- Fernando LoureiroCigano
- Luís BarradasCigano
- Fernanda CoimbraCigana
- Maria GonzagaJoaquina
- Graça de CastroAvó
- Xico MachadoPadre João
- Agostinho AlvesPadre Couto
Stills
Themes
gypsy