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.
Manuel das Dores, the priest
Pedro das Dores
Marcos
Madalena
Barroso
João - the farm tenant
The Teacher
Artur - the inn-keeper
The Legal Prosecutor
The Hermit