Mário is involved in the trafficking operation but breaks from it by running away with one of the captive girls. His escape prompts the traffickers to search for them and leads them to order António to find the pair. His flight helps expose the danger of the operation and contributes to António's decision to abandon it.
Joaquim is a troubled member of the family whose drinking and despair expose a damaging secret: António may be his half-brother because of a past relationship between their father and Rosa. He later dies or is found dead, leaving the family to face the consequences of his anguish and revelations.
Gomes returns after a long absence and confronts Xico, whom he blames for his brothers' deaths and his own imprisonment. He demands repayment for the years he lost, adding a personal threat to the crew's already troubled operation.
Pero Coelho is a figure whose conduct adds to the tension surrounding Pedro and Constança. The summary does not specify what he does, but places his behavior amid the couple's conflict over Pedro's relationship with Inês and the rumors about them.
Miguel Borges has 75 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Signature works include Maria Vitória, Quatro Mulheres ao Pé da Água, The Nothingness Club. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
