Eloi, a paunchy middle-aged man, finds Samuel, a young sad sack, about to kill himself by plunging into the sea. Eloi takes Samuel under his wing, giving him a hot meal and bringing him to a seedy night club to introduce him to Esperança, who is said to be the most beautiful sex worker in Lisbon—and is also Eloi’s daughter.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Fabienne BabeEsperança | Esperança |
 Canto e CastroEloi | Eloi |
 Dinis GomesSamuel | Samuel |
 Francesca PrandiRosa Bianca | Rosa Bianca |
 Rita BlancoIvone | Ivone |
| CCatarina LourençoSalomé, the dancer | Salomé, the dancer |
| AAna Vaz da SilvaHerodeas | Herodeas |
 Luís Miguel CintraHyperion Extracts Reader (voice) | Hyperion Extracts Reader (voice) |
 André EngelHerodes | Herodes |
| AAna PaulaCarmen Miranda | Carmen Miranda |
 João César MonteiroMan Outside Bathroom | Man Outside Bathroom |