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.
| Release Date | May 1, 1996 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco | |
| Runtime | 1h 36min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English, Portuguese | |
| Original Language | Portuguese | |
| Production Countries | Brazil, United States of America | |
| Production Companies | ||