In the heart of Texas, a passionate and charismatic preacher, played by Robert Duvall, lives a life dedicated to his faith and community. However, his existence takes a brutal turn when he faces a personal scandal that tears his life apart. After a tragic incident involving his wife, who decides to leave him for a new man, the preacher, filled with pain and rage, loses control and commits a violent act. Fleeing from the law and feeling like a fallen apostle, he retreats to a nearby town where he begins a new life.
Despite his dark past, he finds redemption by founding a new church in a community yearning for hope and spiritual guidance. With his unmatched fervor and ability to connect with lost souls, he quickly gains followers and transforms lives. But the shadow of his past does not fade so easily. As his congregation grows, tensions arise between old debts and new beginnings.
The preacher's internal struggle and his quest for redemption lead him to cross moral lines, questioning himself and his relationship with God. The film is a powerful drama that explores the complexity of faith, remorse, and the search for purpose, as the protagonist confronts the reality of his choices and the consequences they bring. In his journey, he will learn that true spirituality can emerge even from the deepest pain.