Teresa’s cousin, who seeks to control her future and stands in the way of her relationship with Simão. João recounts that Baltasar once tried to pay him to kill another man, though João refused. Baltasar’s hostility contributes to the family conflict and danger surrounding the lovers.
Igrejas Caeiro has 8 screen credits in a career dating back to 1943. Signature works include O Violino de João, The Wheat and the Tares, Camões. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.