Falacha is the captain of a fishing boat, who loses his men in a shipwreck. Among them was the husband of Aurélia, who holds Falacha responsible for the tragedy. Maria, Falacha's daughter, falls in love with Manuel, Aurélia's son, a situation that their mothers refuse to accept.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rosa MariaMaria do Mar | Maria do Mar |
 Oliveira MartinsManuel | Manuel |
| AAdelina AbranchesAunt Aurélia | Aunt Aurélia |
| AAlves da CunhaFalacha | Falacha |
| PPerpétua dos SantosFalacha's Wife | Falacha's Wife |
| ÁÁlvaro Horta e Costa"Perú" | "Perú" |
| MMaria LeoMaria do Mar's Friend | Maria do Mar's Friend |
| AAntónio Duarte"Lacraio" | "Lacraio" |
| CCelestino PedrosoColonel | Colonel |
| MMário DuarteDoctor | Doctor |
| RRafael AlvesOfficer | Officer |
| GGaliana MurraçasFisherwoman of Nazaré | Fisherwoman of Nazaré |
| BBernardinaFisherwoman of Nazaré | Fisherwoman of Nazaré |