The Crime of Father Amaro

Plot Summary

Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.

Top Cast

José Condessa Padre Amaro

Bárbara Branco Amélia

Sérgio Praia Padre Brito

José Raposo Cónego Dias

Ana Guiomar Samorinha