It was shot in the cities of Paraty, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, and in Garopaba, Santa Catarina.

[1] It is based on Brazilian author Jorge Amado's 1958 book Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon.

They soon enter a passionate relationship, fueled by his strong attraction to her sensual nature.

Under advisement of his best friend, Tonico (Cantafora), Nacib proposes to her, partly in the hopes that the attention quells.

Unfortunately, Gabriela cannot help but stray and Nacib is forced to annul the marriage when he finds her in bed with Tonico.