Alfonso by Murilo Grossi Alfonso - a Spanish former Jesuit living with the tribespeople, and adapting to the New World through his own theology that blends Christian dogma with indigenous legends, justifying his hybrid life . This role is played by Murilo Grossi, an actor from Brasilia who has appeared in several films, including Doces Poderes, Guerra dos Canudos and Barão de Mauá. He also trained the indigenous cast.	Padre by Sérgio Manberti Padre - A dogmatic Roman Catholic priest typical of the XVIII century with a deeply-rooted belief in the ideology of power over racism, the power of the Church and dogma. This role is played by Sérgio Mamberti, one of the best-known Brazilian actors of his generation, known for his work in O Castelo Ratibum (television and cinema), as well as Pérola (theater).	White boy (Januya) by Adeilson Silva A white boy kidnapped while still a baby and a kind of brother / slave of Ánote, on whom he depends heavily. He goes with the expedition to the Coimbra Fort. This character was created by Adeilson Silva, a twelve-year-old Kadiwéu born to an indigenous mother and a father from southern Brazil, from whom he inherited his blond appearance. Dilsinho (as he was known on the set) fits the role of perfectly; he grew up in the indigenous reserve where he completed primary school, and intends to move into town to continue his studies.
Kadiwéu Community Some 1,300 Kadiwéu still survive, the striking descendents of the horse-riding Guaicuru nation, retaining their language and love for horses, as well as some traditions such as asymmetric body-painting. They live in a reserve near Bodoquena and Bonito in Mato Grosso do Sul state that was conquered during the Brazilian Empire in the XIX century, repaying the tribe for its participation in the War with Paraguay. Some forty tribespeople took part in this film, some playing important roles, such as tribal chief Hilário Silva, Vanessa Marcelino as Anoã, Sandra Silva as her mother, Alvanir Matchua as the young warrior, and William Soares as Anoã's father.

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