The Song of the Earth

Overview

In Porto Santo, a small island next to Madeira the drought rages and Gonçalves, a local farmer, tries to overcome the catastrophe, with the help of Bastiana, whom he dearly loves. João Venâncio, who refuses to share the water of his field, tries to steal her heart. One day Gonçalves decides to fight for his beloved, beating violently Venâncio in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Cast

Elsa Rumina

Bastiana

Barreto Poeira

Gonçales

Óscar de Lemos

Caçarola

João Manuel

Nazairinho

Maria Emília Vilas

The Mother

António Moita

João Venâncio

José Celestino

The Father

Mota da Costa