French drama based on the 1996 kidnapping and killing of seven monks in Algeria. A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.
Lambert Wilson
as Christian
Michael Lonsdale
as Luc
Olivier Rabourdin
as Christophe
Philippe Laudenbach
as Célestin
Jacques Herlin
as Amédée
Loïc Pichon
as Jean-Pierre
Xavier Maly
as Michel
Jean-Marie Frin
as Paul
Abdelhafid Metalsi
as Nouredine
Sabrina Ouazani
as Rabbia
Abdellah Moundy
as Omar
Olivier Perrier
as Bruno
