"O Pagador de Promessas" is a Brazilian play written by Dias Gomes in 1960. The story follows Zé do Burguês, a humble man who makes a promise to carry a heavy cross to a church in Bahia as a way to fulfill a vow to Saint Barbara. His journey highlights themes of faith, sacrifice, and the clash between personal beliefs and societal expectations. As Zé attempts to honor his promise, he faces obstacles from both the church and the community, revealing the complexities of religious devotion. The play critiques the hypocrisy of organized religion and explores the struggles of the individual against societal norms.