Overview

Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.

Genres

Cast

João Miguel

Augusto Matraga

José Wilker

Joãozinho Bem-Bem

Chico Anysio

Major Consilva

Irandhir Santos

Quim

Ivan de Almeida

Serapião

Teca Pereira

Quitéria

José Dumont

Padre Zequiel

Júlio Andrade

Flosino Capeta

Rômulo Braga

Juruminho

Vanessa Gerbelli

Dionora

Werner Schünemann

Ovídio Moura

Gorete Milagres

Sariema