The Miracle

A lively postulant at the Miraflores convent whose devotion to Christ coexists with a strong attraction to Michael. She questions her calling as love enters her life, leading to a miraculous turn that reshapes her path. Her journey blends piety, rebellion, and vulnerability as she navigates faith and longing.

A British captain drawn to Teresa, whose fate intertwines with her earthly and spiritual journey. He endures capture, escape, and battlefield danger, returning to the convent and to Teresa. His experiences highlight the collision of love with duty and war.

Leader of the gypsy band who protects Teresa and offers a pragmatic, protective counterpoint to religious life. He navigates danger and loyalty, adding a sense of community and streetwise wisdom amid turmoil.

The charismatic gypsy leader who becomes Teresa's love interest after she leaves the convent. His arc encompasses loyalty and betrayal as he faces danger from the French and the consequences of his relationships.

Guided by envy and family rivalry, he betrays Guido to the French, triggering tragedy within the gypsy camp and affecting Teresa's life. His actions propel much of the film's conflict and sorrow.

Mother to Guido and Carlitos, she embodies protective fierceness and stern judgment. Her decisions drive key turns in the gypsy camp's fortunes and in Teresa's fate.

A renowned bullfighter who courts Teresa as she pursues a singing career. His public spectacle ends in tragedy, contributing to Teresa's sense of unlucky fatefulness and the weight of others' destinies.

Wealthy patron who finances Teresa's career, representing worldly temptation and material power. His presence highlights the costs of desire and the fragility of status within the story.

Leader of the convent who must balance Teresa's charm with the community's rules. She embodies institutional authority and the tension between individual longing and communal duty.

A religious sister who oversees Teresa's duties and contributes to the moral environment around her choices. She stands for tradition and discipline within the convent setting.