Logline

Father Hermann Schultz, a priest of Italian-German-Lithuanian descent, confronted the devastating loss of the orphans in his care during the Rwandan genocide, pushing him to the brink of despair. This film chronicles his journey of grappling with profound personal challenges and seeking to renew his faith in humanity. What struggles did he face, and what ultimately helped him find the courage to carry on?

Synopsis

We often don’t realize the fierce battles within the human soul to maintain faith in humanity. This struggle requires immense strength of spirit. Humans are not superhuman, and life frequently tests our faith, sometimes very cruelly. Father Hermann Schultz, an Italian-German-Lithuanian priest, lost almost all the children in his care during the Rwandan genocide. They were killed by bandits with machetes while he was briefly away from the camp. This led him to a profound crisis of faith, similar to the trials of Job in the Old Testament.

Eventually, Hermann was rescued by UN troops and, after much hesitation, returned to Rwanda. As he journeys into the bloody past with the few surviving children, Hermann slowly tries to heal the wounds of his spirit. Little by little, he rebuilds the camp and takes in orphans and the most vulnerable children. Job has not abandoned his faith.

This movie chronicles Father Hermann Schultz’s journey back to this harrowing place and his quest to rediscover faith in humanity. Hermann’s story is a testimony to our willingness to endure pain, loss, and sacrifice for our beliefs and those we deeply love and care for,  at the same time offering hope and inspiration to those facing their darkest moments.

Looking for financing, coproduction, industry events, festivals, and presales. Contact: producer Ringailė Leščinskienė, email: ringaile@zerocopy.lt, phone: +37067789371.