Pilar (played by Teresa Madruga) is a protagonist in Tabu.
Middle-aged Catholic neighbor and social benefactor who cares for Aurora and Santa. She assists Aurora in locating Gian-Luca Ventura and worries about their well-being. Aurora (played by Laura Soveral) is a protagonist in Tabu.
Octogenarian Lisbon resident with a hidden past in 1960s Mozambique. Former tea farm owner who had a passionate affair with Gian-Luca Ventura, killed his friend Mario, and gave birth to a daughter. Her past love story drives the narrative. Santa (played by Isabel Cardoso) appears in Tabu.
Cape Verdean housemaid and semi-literate vodun practitioner living with Aurora. She maintains a quiet, foreboding presence and avoids intruding on others' lives, drawing concern from Pilar. Aurora's Husband (played by Ivo Müller) appears in Tabu.
Aurora's husband in 1960s Mozambique. He co-owns a tea farm, gifts Aurora a pet crocodile, and eventually dies in Africa, an event that later reaches Gian-Luca.
Tabu (2012) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Pilar
(played by Teresa Madruga) — protagonist
Middle-aged Catholic neighbor and social benefactor who cares for Aurora and Santa. She assists Aurora in locating Gian-Luca Ventura and worries about their well-being.
Aurora
(played by Laura Soveral) — protagonist
Octogenarian Lisbon resident with a hidden past in 1960s Mozambique. Former tea farm owner who had a passionate affair with Gian-Luca Ventura, killed his friend Mario, and gave birth to a daughter. He...
Santa
(played by Isabel Cardoso) — supporting
Cape Verdean housemaid and semi-literate vodun practitioner living with Aurora. She maintains a quiet, foreboding presence and avoids intruding on others' lives, drawing concern from Pilar.
Aurora's Husband
(played by Ivo Müller) — supporting
Aurora's husband in 1960s Mozambique. He co-owns a tea farm, gifts Aurora a pet crocodile, and eventually dies in Africa, an event that later reaches Gian-Luca.
Key Relationships
Aurora's Husband → Aurora
(husband)
Aurora → Aurora's Husband
(Family Husband)
Aurora → Santa
(Professional Employer)
Pilar → Santa
(Social Neighbor)
Pilar → Aurora
(Social Neighbor)
Story Analysis
A dual-timeline narrative exploring colonial history, forbidden love, and the lingering weight of past sins across continents.
