The Redeemer, released in 1959, tells the story of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection. It explores his teachings, miracles, and the challenges he faced. The movie portrays the love, sacrifice, and redemption offered by Jesus to humanity.

A young mulatto finds himself with burning desires to serve God in colonial Peru. In a time during which slavery is in its peak, he struggles to show to slaves, priests and nobility that kindness, compassion and love has no boundaries.