
Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.

as Augusto Matraga

as Joãozinho Bem-Bem

as Major Consilva

as Quim

as Serapião

as Quitéria

as Padre Zequiel

as Flosino Capeta

as Juruminho

as Dionora

as Ovídio Moura

as Sariema

as Josias

as Seu Turíbio

as Josué

as Dalberto

as Rapariga

as Mimita (8 anos)

as Tio Ofeliano

as Rufino

as Julião

as Matraga Menino

as Eloiton

as Genésio

as Zaferino

as Cego Repentista

as Jagunço

as Capanga Major Consilva 1

as Capanga Major Consilva 3

as Capanga Major Consilva 2

as Capanga Major Consilva 4

as Capanga Major Consilva 5

as Capanga Major Consilva 6

as Capanga Major Consilva 7

as Capanga Major Consilva 8

as Tião da Tereza

as Romualdo

as Mimita (14 anos)

as Filho de Dinorá

as Capiau Valente

as Dionísio Ferreira

as Negro Tim

as Cabeça-chata

as Goiano

as Baiano

as Mineiro

as Angélica

as Homem Leilão 1

as Homem Leilão 2

as Capanga Bem-Bem 1

as Capanga Bem-Bem 2

as Capanga Bem-Bem 3

as Capanga Bem-Bem 4

as Capanga Bem-Bem 5

as Mulher da Estrada

as Morador

as Orósio