After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.
Sônia Braga
as Dona Flor 'Florípides' Guimarães
José Wilker
as Valdomiro 'Vadinho' Santos Guimarães
Mauro Mendonça
as Dr. Teodoro Madureira
Nelson Xavier
as Mirandão
Rui Rezende
as Cazuza
Nelson Dantas
as Clodoaldo
Mário Gusmão
as Arigof
Wilson Mello
as Vivaldo
Mara Rúbia
as Claudete
Dinorah Brillanti
as Rozilda
Arthur Costa Filho
as Carlinhos the Guitarist
Haydil Linhares
as Norminha, Flor's Friend