Luís - ex-student in Lisbon and ex-combatant in Africa - finds, after returning, Maria, secretary who has a relationship with António. He lives in a palace with his children, two old aunts and a Dominican friar, a former missionary.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Manuel CavacoNot listed | Not listed |
 Maria Emília CorreiaMaria | Maria |
 Lia GamaNot listed | Not listed |
 Luís LucasNot listed | Not listed |
 José MartinsNot listed | Not listed |
 Rui MendesLuiz Vaz | Luiz Vaz |
 Henrique VianaNot listed | Not listed |
 Maria Helena MatosTia Custódia | Tia Custódia |
 Pedro EfeFarm's Worker | Farm's Worker |
 António Cara D'AnjoPolítico | Político |
 Morais e CastroNot listed | Not listed |