In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Patricia PillarAmula | Amula |
 Murilo BenícioAmbrosius | Ambrosius |
 Karina BarumBenedicta | Benedicta |
 Paul DillonRochus | Rochus |
 José LewgoySuperior | Superior |
 Rubens de FalcoSaltmaster | Saltmaster |
 Eduardo CondeHangman | Hangman |
 Charles ParaventiDominicus | Dominicus |
 Flávio São ThiagoJoseph | Joseph |
 Eduardo AlbergariaGuide | Guide |
 Maria GladysFollen | Follen |
| SSulamith YaariFollen | Follen |
| AAmauri GuarilhaHanged Criminal | Hanged Criminal |