Society

At a time when racism prevailed in a prejudiced society and the only future reserved for blacks was slavery, a dark-skinned girl receives the opportunity to be raised and educated by a Portuguese godmother. However, soon after such luck she is violated and forced to witness her parents being burned alive at the stake by a cruel slave. After growing up and receiving the same education given to whites, he becomes hostage to his master's sexual desires and to achieve the freedom he needs to be happy, he is subjected to the worst trials, tortures and humiliations that fate has in store for him. But his strength and courage allow him to endure everything with faith, determination and unshakable hope, until he knows true love.