In a Brazilian countryside region bathed by the São Francisco river, two lovers separated by destiny, their families in conflict and different social classes return to each other, unsure of their feelings.

Despite a feud between their families, Maria Tereza and Santo fall in love; when their romance is discovered, Tereza is forced to leave the town. When she comes back 30 years later and sees Santo again, both are unsure about their feelings.

A story of the forbidden romance of Tereza and Santo, who fall in love and defy the hatred and rivalry that exist between their families for generations. A passion that not even time could obliterate, but that will have to face greed and the thirst for power at any cost.