The Vow (1973)
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.
- Released
- 1973-06-16
- Genres
- Drama
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- António de Macedo, António de Macedo
- TMDB rating
- 5.7/10 from 9 votes
Cast
- Sinde Filipe as Labareda
- Guida Maria as Maria do Mar
- João Mota as José
- Luís Santos as Salvador
- J. Rodrigues de Carvalho as Mário
- Fernando Loureiro as Cigano
- Luís Barradas as Cigano
- Fernanda Coimbra as Cigana
- Maria Gonzaga as Joaquina
- Graça de Castro as Avó
- Xico Machado as Padre João
- Agostinho Alves as Padre Couto