The Landowner's Daughter

The Landowner's Daughter

1953 · 120 min · ★ 5.8 · Adventure, Drama, Romance, History

In 19th century Brazil, young people in the State of São Paulo fight against black slavery and the farmers who support it. Against this backdrop, Sinhá Moça falls in love with a young lawyer, and they get involved in a great love story.

Directed by Tom Payne · Written by Oswaldo Sampaio

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