In Japan under the rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate in the mid-17th century, Western religious activities were strictly prohibited, and Christians were often brutally persecuted. The Portuguese missionaries Father Gapeand Father Rodriguezcame to the Hizen area of Kyushu by smuggling. The Christian villagers were very happy and provided them with a hiding place. Secret missions were conducted under the close search of officials. Afterwards, the guide Yoshijirobetrayed Rodriguez to the government. While in prison, Rodriguez saw a samurai couple who had been tortured, and the wife chose to retire in order to save her husband's life. The arrested Gape has been reluctant to resign, and he committed suicide by following the waterboarded believer.
Rodriguez's mentor, Father Ferreira, who had disappeared as a missionary in Japan 20 years agosuddenly appeared. He had lost his faith in a samurai suit and forced Rodriguez to resign. Rodriguez must choose between retiring to save the believers and being loyal to his faith and martyring
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