Overview
This epic Brazilian film was based on the equally epic novel by Antonio Callado. Set between 1954 and 1964, the film's focus is the saga of Jesuit priest Nando. Fed up with civilization, he ventures deep into Amazon country to live with and work among the Xingu Indians.
Cast
- Taumaturgo Ferreira as Padre Nando
- Fernanda Torres as Francisca
- Cláudio Mamberti as Ramiro
- Umberto Magnani as Fontoura
- Ewerton de Castro as Lauro
- Roberto Bonfim as Olavo
- Cláudia Raia as Sônia
- André Ceccato as Vilaverde
- Rui Rezende as Hosana
- Vinícius Salvatori as Falua