Film

The Given Word

Name: The Given Word
Director: Anselmo Duarte
Released: 1962
Rating: 8
Cast: Leonardo Villar, Glória Menezes, Dionísio Azevedo, Geraldo del Rey, Roberto Ferreira

1962 · 98 min · ★ 8 · Dir. Anselmo Duarte

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 Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recover 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 Zé's promise.