Overview
The central theme of the miniseries – an adaptation of the play of the same name by Dias Gomes – is the survival of man and his fight for what he believes in. The driving character of the narrative is the humble Zé do Burro, who, inconsolable, watches the suffering of Nicolau, his donkey, victim of an accident and decides to make a promise.
Cast
- José Mayer as Zé do Burro
- Denise Milfont as Rosa
- Walmor Chagas as Padre Olavo
- Nelson Xavier as Bonitão
- Joana Fomm as Marli
- Mário Lago as Dom Germano
- Carlos Eduardo Dolabella as Dr. Tião Gadelha
- Guilherme Fontes as Aderbal
- Osmar Prado as Padre Elói
- Felipe Pinheiro as Padre Mario