Brunilde Júdice

Beiras, 19th century. The rapturous fatalism and the love tragedy between Teresa de Albuquerque and Simão Botelho, who survives the intolerant dispute between their noble families. Emphasis on Baltazar Coutinho’s (Teresa’s cousin and suitor) lethal rivalry, on blacksmith João da Cruz’ unconditional protection, and on Simão’s submissive adoration for his daughter Mariana…

Ana doesn't care for the pure love André devotes her, and turns her heart towards a noble man that is just lightly interested in her. Ana will experience the agony of being abandoned, and must contemplate the reclusion of a nun's life.

15th century. D. Afonso, an old jealous nobleman, demands that all stay away when his wife, D. Leonor, goes to church to pray to Our Lady of Mercês. Another nobleman, D. Rui, sees her and fells under the spell or he beauty. D. Afonso orders his wife to retreat to Quinta do Cabril, and decides, one night, to stab his rival to death. It is then that a hanged man decides to intervene. - MOTELx

Passion and ambition interplay to bring dissention and tragedy into the home of an old fisherman married to a much younger woman.