S. Bernardo

Paulo Honório, once a humble ploughman, sees an opportunity in the burgeoning agricultural industry of the region and takes it with both hands. Through hard work and a dash of luck, he transforms himself from a struggling laborer into a wealthy farmer. However, his insatiable appetite for wealth blinds him to the importance of relationships - particularly his marriage to Madalena, a dedicated teacher with her own set of ideals. Madalena struggles to come to terms with Paulo's tyrannical ways and the growing disconnect between them. As the stakes rise in both their professional and personal lives, will they find a way back to each other or is their love doomed to be sidelined by the allure of material success? The movie delves into themes of ambition, love, and the true cost of wealth in this captivating portrayal of one couple's journey through unexpected change.