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Cast
Lucélia Santos
as Helena Castro Avelar, a Leninha
Marcos Paulo
as Maurício Avelar
Maria Zilda Bethlem
as Margarida Santa Rita Avelar/Evangelina Santa Rita
Tarcísio Meira
as Paulo Avelar
Esther Góes
as Lídia Avelar
Osmar Prado
as Marcelo Santa Rita
Nathália Timberg
as Consuelo Avelar
Antônio Pitanga
as Dioclécio
Nicette Bruno
as Clara Castro
Ivan Cândido
as Dílson Castro
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1984
Runtime1 Season
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorNelson Rodrigues, Euclydes Marinho, Lula Torres, Christine Nazareth
WritersEuclydes Marinho
TypeWeb Series
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMeu Destino É Pecar
About Meu Destino É Pecar
The miniseries tells the story of Leninha, who marries Paulo due to a financial agreement made by her father, Dílson. Her life changes when she meets her brother-in-law, Mauricio, during a trip to her husband's farm in the interior of Rio de Janeiro. The two fall in love and become lovers. Leninha then begins to experience a great conflict: social and moral rules impose on her the behavior of a good wife, faithful and companion, but her desire for Maurício speaks louder. Consuelo, mother of Paulo and Maurício, realizes what is happening and begins to antagonize her daughter-in-law. Upon discovering the betrayal, Paulo starts to hate his brother. At the end of the plot, Leninha decides to stay with her husband, and the couple happily announces that they will have a child. Mauricio despairs, but later recovers in Regina's arms.
Directed by Nelson Rodrigues, Euclydes Marinho, Lula Torres, Christine Nazareth, Meu Destino É Pecar leans on a strong ensemble — Lucélia Santos, Marcos Paulo, Maria Zilda Bethlem — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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