The Crime of Father Amaro (2023)
Drama · Crime
Overview
Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.
Cast
- José Condessa as Padre Amaro
- Bárbara Branco as Amélia
- Sérgio Praia as Padre Brito
- José Raposo as Cónego Dias
- Ana Guiomar as Samorinha
- Filomena Gonçalves as Joaneira
- Joaquim Nicolau as Padre Natário
- Pedro Diogo as Tio Esguelhas
- Sara Norte as Samorinha
- Paulo Patrício as Vizinho