Movie Details
Original Language:Portuguese
Production Companies:Filmes do Equador, LC Barreto, Visional do Brasil
A Paixão de Jacobina
Audience Score
DirectorFábio Barreto
1 hr 43 minDrama
Plot
In the mid-1870s, Jacobina, daughter of German immigrants, became leader of a sect that believed in healing the body by cleansing the soul. After having a divine vision and speaking to Jesus, she changes her appearance and manners, disturbing the conservative population of the place. After the death of opponents of her sect, local authorities decide to take action against her and her followers.
