António is the central figure, a poor rural laborer whose family land is taken by landowner Elias Sobral after he loses his job. Facing debt and the memory of his father’s suicide, he turns to smuggling goods into Spain. He is arrested and challenges the authorities’ accusations while they threaten to punish him to deter the workers.
Hugo Bentes has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 2014. Signature works include The Bride, Alentejo, Alentejo, Rage. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
