In 17th Century Portugal, two priests, Father Rodrigues and Father Garrpe (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) get word that their mentor, Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson) has either died in Japan or is alive, but has renounced the Christian faith. Neither of the two can believe either story, especially the latter and set out to Japan themselves in hopes of finding their teacher and to also help spread the word of their faith. It is a hard task as not only is the religion outlawed in the land, but those who are caught practicing it are either tortured or killed. If they are caught their faith will be tested as never before.
This is unlike anything you have seen from Martin Scorsese. It has been a passion project of his for many years and it’s understandable why. The finished product is a major accomplishment from the Academy Award winning director and that’s really saying something at this point in his career. You would think he has already done everything he could have dreamed as a filmmaker, but this brings him up to a whole new level.