The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

Name: The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-05-01
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 3.8
Cast: Patricia Pillar, Murilo Benício, Karina Barum, Paul Dillon, José Lewgoy

“A story of doomed love”

1996

1h 36m

Drama

Director: Walter Lima Jr.

Writers: Toby Coe, Walter Lima Jr.

Overview

In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.