Nelson Teixeira Mendes

Based on the novel by Franklin Távora, the film follows the adventures of a father and a son in 18th century Brazil.

Finis Hominis sets out to right wrongs, expose corruption and end the social unrest that he sees in the world.

The town of Vila Velha is put under a reign of terror by a powerful colonel nicknamed "The Devil", who influences local politicians and hires gunslingers to shoot down those who stand up to him.

An american explorer organizes an expedition to the Amazon Rainforest in search of a lost treasure.

Bento de Souza, a devotee of São João, is not reciprocated by his wife, Inocência, who cheats on him with Trindade, a rogue who lives off Bento himself. That year, disgusted by the rumors about him, Bento decided to expel Trindade from the house.