Overview

In the Brazilian countryside, poor sharecroppers join a messianic group led by Joaquim, who believes he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Gaining power over the peasants, he begins to persecute those who do not pay absolute obeisance.

Top Cast

Raul Cortez

Joaquim

José Parisi

Manoel

Esther Mellinger

Artuliana

Lélia Abramo

Dolor

Stênio Garcia

Geraldo

M

Margarida Cardoso

Maria Isabel de Lizandra

Á

Áurea Campos

A

Anita Sbano

J

José Antônio Sbano

Terezinha Cubana