After being orphaned, a boy is raised by his grandfather and uncles, rich rural landowners, on a sugarcane plantation where he grows up, studies, learns about politics, love and disillusionment.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Geraldo del ReyJuca | Juca |
| SSávio RolimCarlinhos | Carlinhos |
 Rodolfo ArenaJosé Paulino | José Paulino |
 Anecy RochaTia Maria | Tia Maria |
 Maria Lúcia DahlMaria Lúcia | Maria Lúcia |
 Antônio PitangaZé Guedes | Zé Guedes |
| MMargarida CardosoSinhazinha | Sinhazinha |
 Zezita MatosNot listed | Not listed |
| BBalduíno LéllisNot listed | Not listed |