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Oliveira is devastated by the criticism of the play he is directing. After the premiere, he decides to seek out Dante, a friend who has become an enemy. The two argue, and Oliveira has an accident.

Dante takes over as artistic director of the festival, replacing Oliveira, who, even in death, continues to haunt his old friend. Oswald Thomas is chosen to direct the new play.

Ellen invites the cast to a party at her house, but Dante barges in, gets into a fight with Oswald, and ends up arrested. The police chief believes Dante is insane.

Dante decides to take over directing the play, but Graça tries to plot against him. Ricardo decides to invest in a season of popular and profitable shows.

Assembly problems pile up. The play's premiere is brought forward and Jaques leaves the show after talking to Ricardo. Dante freaks out with so much confusion.

The theater is packed on opening night. Dante gives Jaques instructions before the play begins, and Ricardo is moved by the result. Now it's time to fulfill the promise made to Oliveira.

Following the success of the play, Ricardo announces that the company will have a new show, but with a smaller budget. Dante and Ellen become involved again.

Ricardo tries to secure funding for the classics season. Dante interrupts a children's production of Macbeth when Oliveira reappears before him.

Problems are piling up during the staging of Macbeth, and Dante feels pressured. Oswald returns to direct Romeo and Juliet. Ricardo is startled by the play's publicity campaign.

The cast of Romeo and Juliet doesn't understand Oswald's work. Patrick and Sarah decide to ask Dante for help. Elen sleeps with her brother-in-law. Dante says he doesn't like Oliveira's play.

Dante dismisses Henry and searches for another protagonist for Macbeth, but Ellen asks him to bring him back. Alan says that Dante must believe in his vision of the play.

Dante speaks with Oswald, who decides to change everything in Romeo and Juliet. The staging of Macbeth is a success. Dante bids farewell to Oliveira and has to decide about Ellen.