João Fernandes is the heir and owner of a vast estate beside the Tagus, expected to preserve his family’s wealth and authority. When his trusted employee Leonel is detained by political police, João demands his release, revealing both his dependence on the workers and the limits of his influence.
Francisco is a married friend of Doro whom Fabian suspects of being more than a friend to her. Doro insists that their relationship is only friendship and asks Fabian to trust her, but Fabian repeatedly questions her about Francisco and treats ordinary interactions as evidence of a possible betrayal. His presence fuels their arguments.
Ângela's husband, who keeps her confined in his home for much of her life. While dying, he spreads rumors that she is Dinis's lover. Dinis confronts him and finds him on his deathbed with Eugénia; after his death, Ângela refuses to accept his inheritance.
Albano Jerónimo has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include The Worst Man in London, Memories of Prison, First Person Plural. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.