The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family

Synopsis

The tragedy and comedy in Carlos' life begins, grows and ends like the tragedy and comedy of Portugal. In the company of his close friend, João da Ega, allegedly a brilliant writer, Carlos, with his idle existence as an aristocratic doctor, spends his time to enjoying friends and lovers. Until he falls in love. She is a new character in this revolutionary novel. It's a vertiginous passion that goes beyond that past gloominess to reach a new and darker abyss, incest.

Cast & Crew

Director

João Botelho

Featured Cast

Graciano Dias

Carlos da Maia

Maria Flor

Maria Eduarda

Pedro Inês

João da Ega

João Perry

Afonso da Maia

Hugo Mestre Amaro

Dâmaso Salcede