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Summary

In Bahia, an educated black man returns to his home fishing village to try and free people from mysticism, in particular the Candomblé religion, which he considers a factor of political and social oppression, with tragic outcome.

Details

Release Date: May 28, 1962

Runtime: 78 minutes

Genres: Drama

Rating: 6.9/10 (36 votes)


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Cast

  • Antônio Pitanga

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  • Luiza Maranhão

    Luiza Maranhão

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