In a remote region of Mexico, a fallen priest, tormented by his past and sins, becomes the target of an unrelenting pursuer: a tenacious anticlerical official seeking to eradicate the church's influence in society. This religious man, struggling against his own decay, torn between faith and guilt, finds himself in need of redemption while attempting to help those in need in a hostile environment.
Set against a backdrop of social and religious difficulties in 1930s Mexico, the priest must confront not only the threat from the government but also the disillusionment of those who once saw him as their spiritual guide. As the story unfolds, his complex relationships with various characters are revealed, including a desperate mother seeking solace and an exile who symbolizes the struggle between faith and cynicism.
The plot develops through intense moral dilemmas where the clergy's survival intertwines with a journey of self-discovery. With an evocative cinematic style and passionate performances, the film explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the nature of true spiritual leadership. The climax arrives when the priest must confront his own limitations and the impact of his decisions, challenging not only the laws of man but also the mandates of the soul.