May 13, 1917, three little shepherd children, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco see a beautiful lady who claims to come from heaven. She tells them a mystery about the future of the world and calls for prayer and penance. Although the children are persecuted and mocked, they come to the very place of the apparition every 13th of each month and the popularity of the miracle spreads. They are arrested by the authorities, ridiculed by journalists but all changes on the memorable Oct 13. Apart from the historical account of the visionaries, this movie also presents the social reality of Portugal in the early 20th century – the cruelty of war, an atheist government, and the threats to the Church. Amidst these turbulent times, there are people who believe in God and listen to the message that the Virgin Mary conveys to Lucia.Directed by Fabrizio Costa
Duration: 106 min
US$ 4.00
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