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The Given Word (1962)

The Given Word (1962)

Drama
Release Date: 1962, April 17
Directors: Anselmo Duarte
Countries: Brazil
Production: Cinedistri
Cast: Othon Bastos, Antônio Pitanga, Carlos Torres, Geraldo del Rey, Norma Bengell, Glória Menezes, Leonardo Villar, Milton Gaúcho, Dionísio Azevedo, Jurema Penna, Roberto Ferreira, João Di Sordi

Overview:

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 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 Zé's promise.