As Bodas de Deus is a comedy that delves into the themes of love, religion, and betrayal. Set in a psychiatric hospital, the story follows a nun who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and madness. With elements of opera and a touch of insanity, the film explores the complex relationships between the characters and the consequences of their actions. As the plot unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey that questions the nature of faith, the power of love, and the consequences of betrayal.

Two actors performing in Strindberg's "Inferno" as God and Lucifer, find themselves competing in real life as well. One of them, Henrique, has spiritual obsession with John Wayne and his way of walking. He and de Dieu, his fellow actor who plays Lucifer and also directs the Strindberg play, engage in a philosophical and spiritual tug-of-war, especially when they meet an author named God, who has plans for another drama to feature both actors.