The Portugese want to destroy the Spanish missions in the colonies, but the Jesuits are not planning on just giving up.

Rating: 9/10 (27 March 2001)

I was in doubt of watching this film or not, because I wasn't feeling well when they broadcast it at our national tv-channel, but now, I'm so glad I did watch! The film is very moving, the photography is excellent and Jeremy Irons is wonderful. I also adored the soundtrack by Ennio Morricone...