A former Jacobin who calls himself a poet and meets the wounded Portuguese officer Pedro de Alencar while they are moving through the retreat. Despite their differing beliefs, Bordalo and Pedro form an unexpected bond. Their connection unfolds amid hunger, fear, religious arguments, and the violence affecting soldiers and displaced people.
Union leader fighting for workers' rights amid economic austerity measures.
A priest who raises João after rescuing him as an infant and later helps Ângela escape her husband. He learns that he is the son of Álvaro and the Countess de Viso, and as a young man served in Napoleon's army under the name Sebastião de Melo. He also intervenes to prevent de Magalhães from killing Elisa.
Xavier Oliveira Monteiro is a botanical researcher and university professor who moves with his family from Lisbon to his late uncle’s manor in a village near Seia. While researching local flora, he encounters supernatural events, investigates the villagers’ beliefs, and discovers that a terrible curse is directly connected to his family.
Father of the polite thief, representing generational ties and values.
A commanding captain in the Portuguese colonial army and Helena's husband. He argues that Portugal must preserve its African territory, and his choices shape the household, including selecting most of its servants. Helena recounts that he beat and threatened her when she tried to leave, then forced her lover into a deadly revolver contest.
Adriano Luz has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Arabian Nights with 2 titles. Signature works include Mysteries of Lisbon, Blood Curse, Dialogues After the End. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
