A prominent cangaceiro leader who champions violent rebellion against the government and wealthy landowners of the sertão.
Represents sensationalist media that distorts Zé's simple vow to give away his land into a highly controversial 'communist' land reform movement.
Strict spiritual official overseeing merit allocation and city regulations.
Paulo Honório is the ambitious owner of the São Bernardo estate and the narrator of his life story. After a harsh youth and imprisonment, he pursues wealth and expansion relentlessly. He marries Madalena, but their opposing views and his growing jealousy and suspicion isolate them and undermine their marriage.
Neto's father who tricks him into a psychiatric hospital. He deceives the family about his son's required treatment duration, visits him periodically, and ultimately rescues him from the second clinic, ending the film in tears beside his son.
The patriarchal uncle figure who represents established social order and moral rigidity within the family structure.
Othon Bastos has 115 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Astral City Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Carcereiros, Central Station, Triste Trópico. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
