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The Crime of Father Amaro - Season 1

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

    José Condessa

    Padre Amaro

  • Bárbara Branco

    Bárbara Branco

    Amélia

  • Sérgio Praia

    Sérgio Praia

    Padre Brito

  • José Raposo

    José Raposo

    Cónego Dias

  • Ana Guiomar

    Ana Guiomar

    Samorinha

  • Filomena Gonçalves

    Filomena Gonçalves

    Joaneira

  • Joaquim Nicolau

    Joaquim Nicolau

    Padre Natário

  • Pedro Diogo

    Pedro Diogo

    Tio Esguelhas

  • Sara Norte

    Sara Norte

    Samorinha

Overview

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.

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