Actors and actress from The Given Word

Drama

Release Date

1962-04-17

Rating

Duration

98 min

Countries

Brazil

Keywords

Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbaras church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zés promise.