Destino Maior

Synopsis

“Destino Maior” tells the story of Lúcia Cruz, a humble woman who believes she lost her daughter at birth, unaware that the baby was sold by her own stepmother to a wealthy family. Eleven years later, while struggling to support her sick sister and survive life's hardships, Lúcia crosses paths with Matilde, a girl in danger whom she ends up saving. This encounter leads her to Eduardo Ferreira do Vale, the child's adoptive father, who later hires her as his daughter's nanny—unaware that he is bringing mother and daughter face-to-face once again. As the bond between Lúcia, Matilde, and Eduardo deepens, a love story unfolds, shaped by secrets, guilt, and intertwined destinies.

Cast

Sara Barradas

Lúcia Cruz

Sofia Ribeiro

Vera Queiroz Magalhães

Diogo Amaral

Eduardo Ferreira do Vale

José Mata

Samuel Anjos

Carolina Carvalho

Elsa Cruz

Rita Blanco

Celeste Cruz

Patrícia Tavares

Julieta 'Ju' Anjos

Rodrigo Tomás

Vasco Calvário

Sofia Arruda

Anabela 'Bela' Santos

Bruna Quintas

Zélia

Mariana Pacheco

Marisa

Débora Monteiro

Denise

Oceana Basílio

Isabel Trindade

Rui Pedro Silva

Diogo Trindade

Joana Aguiar

Leonor Trindade

Bárbara Lourenço

Mariana Ferreira do Vale

Tomás Alves

Frederico 'Fred'

Dânia Neto

Dalila

Marisa Cruz

Cristina

Fernando Luís

David Almeida

Crew

Directing

• Manuel Amaro da Costa Director
• Iva Areias Director
• Roberto Roque Director
• Hugo Xavier Director
• Luísa Fidalgo Action Director
• Joaquim Horta Action Director
• Inês Rosado Action Director

Production

• Francisco Barbosa Producer

Writing

• Ana Casaca Writer
• Sara Cardoso Writer
• Inês Gomes Head of Story
• José Pinto Carneiro Writer
• Filipa Poppe Writer
• Rita Roberto Writer

Seasons & episodes