Ana Maria loves a modest guitar player, Júlio; when she herself in a 'retiro' (typical fado tavern), public and critics rend major applause. Fame brings about new friends, namely bohemian young who play and sing the fado with her, and not so young men but who rich and powerful enough to patronize her, promote her, and wish to become intimate with her. Júlio the guitarist feel betrayed, and he sets his mind to depart to the African colonies, to leave her forever. Knowing that he's going to embark, Ana Maria's heart between her first love, and the appeal of the rich and famous.
as Ana Maria
as Júlio Guitarrista
as Joaquim Marujo
as Chico Fadista
as Sousa Morais, the manager
as Embaixador
as Lingrinhas
as Damião
as Senhora Augusta
as Rosa
as Luisinha
as Peixe-Espada
as Gil
as Convidado
