Manuel and Pedro have different approaches to love. Manuel suffers a disgust that makes him sullen, and enters the priesthood. Pedro keeps on in his carefree ways, and commits a robbery. Manuel knows the robber is Pedro, but he learned it in Catholic confession. To keep his vows as a priest, he is prepared to be arrested.
Padre Manuel das Dores
Pedro das Dores
Marcos, o sacristão
Madalena
Barroso, o filantropo
João, o caseiro
Professor
Artur, o estalajadeiro
Doutor Delegado
Eremita