Joaquim

Release Date: 2017-04-20

Overview: Brazil, 18th century. The colony of Portugal endures a decline in gold production. A Portuguese minority rules over a corrupt and autocratic society. Joaquim is an efficient soldier, famous for capturing gold smugglers. While waiting for his promotion to Lieutenant, he leaves for a risky mission in search of new gold mines - the only way to buy the freedom of Blackie, a slave he is in love with. Inspired by the true story of Tiradentes, the first leader of the Brazilian revolutionary movement.

Rating: 7 / 10

Cast

Júlio Machado

as Joaquim José da Silva Xavier

Isabél Zuaa

as Preta

Rômulo Braga

as Januário

Nuno Lopes

as Matias

Welket Bungué

as João