Despite his age and general weariness, Gebo keeps on working as an accountant to provide for his family. He lives with his wife, Doroteia, and his daughter-in-law, Sofia, but it is the absence of João, son and husband, that worries them.Gebo seems to be hiding something, especially to Doroteia, who is anxiously waiting to see her son again. Sofia is also waiting for her husband to come home, and yet she fears him. All of a sudden, João arrives and everything changes.
Michael Lonsdale
as Gebo
Claudia Cardinale
as Doroteia
Jeanne Moreau
as Candidinha
Leonor Silveira
as Sofia
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Chamico
Ricardo Trêpa
as Joao
Luis Inacio
as
Bastien Guio
as
