Poet Cruz e Souza was a black man, born in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the majority of the population are blonde. He was also poor and fell a prey to the racism of his time. Died young, at 37, and dragged the great love of his life, Gavíria, into a path of great suffering.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| KKadu CarneiroCruz e Sousa | Cruz e Sousa |
 Maria CeiçaGavita | Gavita |
 Dani OrnellasPedra Antióquia | Pedra Antióquia |
 Léa GarciaMãe de Cruz e Sousa | Mãe de Cruz e Sousa |
 Guilherme WeberNestor Vitor | Nestor Vitor |
| JJaqueline ValdiviaMulher Nua / Mãe da Pianista | Mulher Nua / Mãe da Pianista |
| LLuigi CutoloVirgílio Várzea | Virgílio Várzea |
| CCarol XavierJulieta dos Santos | Julieta dos Santos |
| MMarcelo PernaAraújo Figueiredo | Araújo Figueiredo |
| JJacques BassetiOscar Rosas | Oscar Rosas |
| RRicardo BussyTibúrcio de Freitas | Tibúrcio de Freitas |
| MMarco Aurélio BorgesMaurício Jubim | Maurício Jubim |
| JJulie Phillipe dos SantosMenina pianista | Menina pianista |
| CCora Araujo OestroemMenina violinista | Menina violinista |
| JJoão PinheiroPai de Cruz e Sousa | Pai de Cruz e Sousa |