Overview
The Inquisition continues the persecution of Portuguese Jews, sending Visitador Sebastião Noronha to the city of Oporto. With his family and community in danger, António Álvares, decides to outline an escape plan.
Director and cast
- Pedro Laginha as António Álvares
- Paulo Manso as Frederico Mocatta
- Francisco Beatriz as Visitador Sebastião Noronha
- Catarina Lacerda as Adelaide Álvares
- Mafalda Banquart as Ana Mocatta
- Hugo Olim as Abel
- Ivo Bastos as Filipe
- Heitor Lourenço as Bispo D. Rodrigo da Cunha
- Rui Neto as Mandatário Lucílio
- Pompeu José as Médico Nicolau Lopes
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