The Crime of Father Amaro

Story Line

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

Filomena Gonçalves

Joaneira