A papal emissary who is forced to choose between the survival of the missions and the political stability of the Catholic Church in Europe. Ennio Morricone's Soundtrack
The film is loosely based on the Guaraní War and the 1750 Treaty of Madrid , which transferred territory from Spain to Portugal. The Mission
A former slave trader seeking redemption for murdering his brother. He ultimately returns to his violent roots to fight for the Guaraní. A papal emissary who is forced to choose
Much of the film was shot on location at the Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil. Key Characters and Themes He ultimately returns to his violent roots to
The heart of the story lies in the contrasting approaches to resistance and morality:
Under Portuguese rule, the Guaraní people—who had built a thriving society under Jesuit protection—faced re-enslavement.