A Luz vem do Alto (1959)

9.0/10 104 min Drama

Overview

The struggle between two friends: one, symbolizes the deepest incredulity about religion; the other, priest Manuel, endures insults with stoic resignation, but doesn't give up on installing words of faith in the hope of recovering his soul for God. In a pathetic atmosphere, in which everyone defends the primacy of their beliefs, they feel surrounded by a bundle of circumstances linked to a secret of love, with an unexpected and disconcerting outcome ...

Cast

María Dulce

Mariana

Roberto Camardiel

Bernardo

Félix Fernández

Manuel,

Mário Pereira

António

Ruy de Carvalho

Voice of Father Manuel (voice) (uncredited)

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