The sea, often treacherous, is the only source of living of the people of Nazaré. The film tells the story of António and his family, where no dreams are allowed. There is also the mourning of the woman in black wailing silently on the beach or waiting for their children lost in the sea.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Virgílio TeixeiraAntónio 'Tonho' Manata | António 'Tonho' Manata |
 Helga LinéMaria da Nazaré | Maria da Nazaré |
 Artur SemedoManuel Manata | Manuel Manata |
| MMaria JoséEstrela | Estrela |
 Manuel LerenoTorcido | Torcido |
 Maria OlguimTi' Isaura Manata | Ti' Isaura Manata |
 José VictorTi' Manel 'Peixe Mau' | Ti' Manel 'Peixe Mau' |
 Maria SchultzEmília | Emília |
 Luís de CamposTi' Augusto 'Mar Ruim' | Ti' Augusto 'Mar Ruim' |
| JJaime SantosGagan | Gagan |
| PPestana de AmorimNot listed | Not listed |
| JJoão IgleziasNot listed | Not listed |
| AAlmeida SantosNot listed | Not listed |
| DDórdio GuimarãesJoão | João |
| MManuel VagosSelf - Nazaré Boat Master | Self - Nazaré Boat Master |
| AAntónio BatistaSelf - Nazaré Boat Master | Self - Nazaré Boat Master |