A convicted computer hacker whose parole case introduces the conflict between human judgment and THENTE's predictions. The system estimates an 82% chance that he will reoffend and recommends denying release, but Carmen grants him work-release after hearing his plans to continue studying computing and seek lawful work.
Xavier and Helena's son, who resents being moved away from familiar friends, school, and city life. He first seems protective of his sister, but later confronts her cruelly about being a single mother. His words help spark a bitter exchange involving Sofia and Dulce.
As an adult, João becomes a poet and falls for Elisa, who resembles his mother. He helps her challenge de Magalhães to a duel, but abandons the confrontation after learning of de Magalhães's past and the accidental death of Elisa's twin brother. João later leaves Portugal for a distant colony and dictates his memoirs while gravely ill.
Afonso Pimentel has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Signature works include Turn of the Tide, Reverso, Adrift. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
