The Vow (1973)
A Promessa
José and Maria, a young, devout couple in a remote Portuguese fishing village, take a vow of chastity on their wedding night to honor a religious pact. Their commitment is pushed to the breaking point when they rescue a mysterious, wounded stranger and bring him into their home. As the outsider’s presence ignites repressed desires and jealousy, the couple's sacred promise leads to a violent confrontation with the local community's superstitions.
- Date of release
- 1973-06-16
- TMDB
- 5.7 / 10 (9)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- António de Macedo
Casting
- Sinde Filipe — Labareda
- Guida Maria — Maria do Mar
- João Mota — José
- Luís Santos — Salvador
- J. Rodrigues de Carvalho — Mário
- Fernando Loureiro — Cigano
- Luís Barradas — Cigano
- Fernanda Coimbra — Cigana
- Maria Gonzaga — Joaquina
- Graça de Castro — Avó
- Xico Machado — Padre João
- Agostinho Alves — Padre Couto
Interesting facts
The Vows is a 1973 Portuguese drama film directed by António de Macedo. It was entered into the 1973 Cannes Film Festival.
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