In the mid 1700s the Jesuit Order helped to civilize and Christianize the native Guarani Indians of Paraguay. As the Jesuit Reduction Mission was taking place, a mercenary and slave trader named Rodrigo Mendoza is shown kidnapping Guarani Indians and other natives. For Rodrigo to make a living, he takes these natives and sells them to nearby plantations as slaves. However, he does show great care for his brother, Felipe, and his wife, Carlotta, until Carlotta reveals her love affair with Felipe. When Rodrigo finds Felipe and Carlotta in bed together his anger increases, which results in him stabbing Felipe to death in a duel. After murdering his brother, Rodrigo begins to experience severe guilt and depression. Months after Rodrigo kills his
