Rivers of Fate cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the Netflix drama

Rivers of Fate on Netlfix (Image via YouTube/Netflix)
Rivers of Fate on Netlfix (Image via YouTube/Netflix)

Rivers of Fate is the latest thriller series on Netflix that has been generating a lot of buzz. The Brazilian series follows the story of three strangers: a teenager, who is kidnapped by a trafficking ring, a river pirate who gets entangled with the gang, and a woman looking to avenge the death of her family. Set along the Pará river, the story heavily relies on the fight for justice in an unjust world.

Rivers of Fate cast includes Domithila Cattete, Lucas Galvino, Marleyda Soto, Claudio Jaborandy, Matthew Partham, and Sandro Guerra. The series is created by Bráulio Mantovani, Fernando Garrido, and Stephanie Degreas, and directed by Quico Meirelles and Fernando Meirelles. It is based on the novel, Pssica, by Edyr Augusto.

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In Rivers of Fate, when 15-year-old Janalice (played by Domithila Cattete), gets kidnapped by a s*x trafficking ring, a string of events are set in motion that will ultimately bring together the fate of three strangers. River pirate Preá (played by Lucas Galvino), who is reluctantly caught up in the trafficking ring's trade, is determined to rescue Janalice. Mariangel (played by Marleyda Soto) is looking to seek revenge against the gang responsible for the murder of her family. She also sets out on the path to find Janalice.


River of Fate cast

Domithila Cattete as Janalice – Janalice is a 15-year-old girl, who is forced to face public humiliation after an intimate video gets leaked at school. Her parents disown her, and she is forced to live with her aunt, whose boyfriend harasses her. After she gets kidnapped by a s*x trafficking ring, two strangers set out on a journey to rescue her. Domithila Cattete is known for her career in theatre with vital roles in Alice Through Time and Pelas Mãos de Nazaré.

Lucas Galvino as Preá – Preá is a river pirate who reluctantly takes the helm of his criminal group. He develops empathy for Janalice while delivering her to a trafficking ring. He sets out to help rescue her by putting together money to buy her at the auction. Other than Rivers of Fate, Lucas Galvino has also appeared in The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin, Guerreiros do Sol, and Greice.

Marleyda Soto as Mariangel – Mariangel will lose her husband and child when they get caught between Preá’s gang war. She sets out to avenge her family’s death and also learn about Janalice’s kidnapping, giving her another mission. Marleyda Soto has also been part of other well-known projects such as One Hundred Years of Solitude, Nosotros Los Caidos, and Cienaga Oscura.

Claudio Jaborandy as Zé Elídio - Zé Elídio leads the s*x trafficking ring responsible for the kidnapping of Janalice. Preá delivers her to Zé Elídio unwillingly. The ruthless man is part of a bigger, organized trafficking gang. Claudio Jaborandy has appeared in other ventures such as The Hijacking of Flight 375, Call Me Bruna, and Aruanas.

Welket Bungué as Philippe Soutin - Philippe Soutin is part of the organized trafficking ring and arranges girls for auction during the mayor’s event. He, however, gets killed after he encounters Preá, who was trying to help Janalice escape. He is also known for Then You Run, Davos 1917, and Latitude Fenix.

Sandro Guerra as Amadeu – Amadeu is an officer investigating the kidnapping of Janalice. Amadeu was also looking for his goddaughter when he encountered Mariangel, and they both set out to find the trafficking ring to help rescue Janalice. Other than his role in Rivers of Fate, Sandro Guerra is also known for Suplicium, Abodo, and Divine Love.

David Santos as Gigante - Gigante is Preá’s gang member who questions his authority. He is responsible for creating tension within the group. During the gang’s attacks, Mirangel’s husband and child are killed. She will seek revenge against Gigante for his role in it.

Andrés Castañeda as Cristobal – Cristobal is Mariangel’s contact who is working with her to rescue Janalice from the trafficking ring auction. The plan, however, does not work as Janalice decides to take her fate into her own hands. Andrés Castañeda has also appeared in Donde Tu Quieras and Paraiso blanco.

Watch Rivers of Fate on Netflix.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava