The Time and Turn of Augusto Matraga

Based on Guimarães Rosas classic Brazilian author short story the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais hinterland During a difficult time he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him Born again Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption Years later he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterlands ruler and his thugs This new friendship will challenge his destiny Inside Matraga the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes