At Play in the Fields of the Lord
1991·Movie·
·3h 9min


Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
An adventure beyond the limits of civilization, faith and passion.
Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, before the natives murdered them all. They are sent by the pompous Leslie Huben, who runs the missionary effort in the area but who seems more concerned about competing with his Catholic 'rivals' than in the Indians themselves. Hazel is terrified of the Indians while Martin is fascinated. Soon American pilot Lewis Moon joins the Indian tribe but is attracted by Leslie's young wife, Andy. Can the interaction of these characters and cultures, and the advancing bulldozers of civilization, avoid disaster?
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLoss Of InnocenceSurvivalIdentity CrisisCultural ClashesReligious FervorMoral DilemmasColonialism
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersPersonal TransformationBetrayalSelf-DiscoveryLanguage BarrierForbidden LoveMissionary EndeavorsSacrificeSpiritual Awakening
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Héctor Babenco, Lauro Escorel
Produced by:
Saul Zaentz, Francisco Ramalho Jr., David Nichols
Composed by:
Zbigniew Preisner
Cast
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