As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor

The story

As Pupilas do Senhor Reitor is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT and originally broadcast from December 6, 1994, to July 8, 1995. Based on the 1867 novel of the same name by Portuguese writer Júlio Dinis, it was adapted by Lauro César Muniz, with scripts by Bosco Brasil, Ismael Fernandes, Analy A. Pinto, Aziz Bajur, and Zeno Wilde under the supervision of Chico de Assis. The telenovela stars Juca de Oliveira, Débora Bloch, Luciana Braga, Eduardo Moscovis, and Tuca Andrada. Set in a 19th-century Portuguese village, the story follows the orphaned sisters Guida and Clara, who are raised by the respected Padre Antônio, known as the Senhor Reitor. After Daniel returns home as a doctor following years away, old feelings are rekindled, but misunderstandings, forbidden love, family rivalries, and social expectations threaten the happiness of both sisters. As secrets and sacrifices come to light, the couples must overcome prejudice and scandal in their search for true love.

Cast & crew

Juca de OliveiraPadre Antônio, o Senhor Reitor

Débora BlochMargarida das Meadas, a Guida

Luciana BragaClara das Meadas

Eduardo MoscovisDaniel das Dornas

Tuca AndradaPedro das Dornas

Elias GleizerSr. José das Dornas

Luiz Carlos ArutinDr. João Semana

Daniela Camargo

Daniela CamargoAmália Diniz de Sá

Cláudio Fontana

Cláudio FontanaManoel do Alpendre

Denise Del VecchioJoana

Jofre SoaresMestre Álvaro

Paulo GoulartDom Arlindo da Silva