Fans of Drama films may find O Dinheiro dos Pobres especially interesting thanks to its engaging atmosphere, visual presentation, and entertainment value.
Manuel and Pedro have different approaches to love. Manuel suffers a disgust that makes him sullen, and enters the priesthood. Pedro keeps on in his carefree ways, and commits a robbery. Manuel knows the robber is Pedro, but he learned it in Catholic confession. To keep his vows as a priest, he is prepared to be arrested.