José Inocêncio surprises everyone by appearing alive at Jacutinga's house. Maria Santa, moved by the farmer’s revelation, celebrates the ‘miracle’. Nena despairs when she sees the bodies of Belarmino and Firmino. Jacutinga tells José Inocêncio that Maria Santa will only leave her establishment if she is married. José Inocêncio assures his farm employees that he did not kill Belarmino.
