Sister Maria (Rosanna Schiaffino) is the Belgian nun who is raped while doing missionary work in the Congo. Pierre (John Richardson) is the doctor who treats her and harbors a secret love for the nun. She is one of only five who survive the vicious native attack on the mission. Maria returns home where she must choose between leaving the order and raising her child, or remaining and giving the baby up for adoption. She confides in her sister Lisa (Mara Cruz), who risks losing the support of their family when she stands up for Maria in this poignant historical drama. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi