| Director | Mary McGuckian |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film, film based on a novel |
| Runtime | 120 min |
| Country | France, Spain, United Kingdom |
| Budget | $24 million |
| Box office | $1.8 million |
Near Lima, Peru, at noon on Friday, 20 July 1714, a bridge woven by the Incas a century earlier collapses while five people are crossing it: Doña María, the Marquess of Montemayor; Pepita, her lady in attendance; Esteban, a scribe; Uncle Pío; and a young child.
The collapse is witnessed by Brother Juniper, a Franciscan friar, who was on his way to cross it. Curious about why God would allow such a tragedy, he decides to take a scientific approach to the question. He sets out to interview those who knew the five victims.
During the subsequent six years, Brother Juniper has managed to compile a huge book questioning if we live our lives according to a plan or if there is no such thing as a bigger scheme.