
José and Maria, a young, devout couple in a remote Portuguese fishing village, take a vow of chastity on their wedding night to honor a religious pact. Their commitment is pushed to the breaking point when they rescue a mysterious, wounded stranger and bring him into their home. As the outsider’s presence ignites repressed desires and jealousy, the couple's sacred promise leads to a violent confrontation with the local community's superstitions.
5.5
8 reviewsRuntime: 102 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1973-06-16
Director(s): António de Macedo
Production: Centro Português de Cinema (CPC)
Languages: Portuguese
IMDB: tt0072039