Overview
The film tells the story of Cristório, a fisherman from Northeastern Brazilian state of Maranhão, who lost his young son when he was killed by jealous husband, during a folklore festival that celebrates the return of a ressurected bull, called Bumba-meu-boi. It is a journey to the heart of deepest Brazil, where it finds the dramatic soul of the Brazilian people.
Cast
Antão Cristório
Camborina
Querente
Germana
Jerumenho
Quertide
Maria das Águas
Maria Dina
Arduto
Baldunino
Criseu