Two daring Jesuit priests encounter immense persecution when they travel to Japan in the 17th century to spread the word of Christianity, while also attempting to locate their missing mentor, Father Ferreira (Tetsuro Tanba) – a man rumoured to have lost his faith within the country. An emotionally charged, impactful flick that will appeal to some viewers, more than others.
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit’s insist on trekking to the treacherous land of Japan in an attempt to find their previous mentor, Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson) – a man rumoured to have abandoned his Catholic faith – they begin their dangerous quest to uncover answers, while stumbling across a countless number of difficulties along the way. A beautiful and equally as powerful film that will appeal to some people, more than others.
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