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.
| Directing | Walter Lima Jr. | Director |
| Production | Joffre Rodrigues | Producer |
| Writing | Ambrose Bierce | Original Story |
| Writing | Walter Lima Jr. | Screenplay |
| Writing | Toby Coe | Screenplay |
| Camera | Pedro Farkas | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Sandy Stein | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Clovis Bueno | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rita Murtinho | Costume Designer |
| Editing | Eric Marin | Editor |
| Sound | Juarez Dagoberto Costa | Sound |
| Production | Jack Chartoff | Executive Producer |
| Production | William Kemper | Executive Producer |