In the closing moments of Pastor Tomas Ericsson’s noon service, only a few attendees remain, including fisherman Jonas Persson and his pregnant wife Karin, and Tomas’s ex-mistress, the atheistic Märta.
After the service, Jonas expresses concerns about China developing an atomic bomb, leading to a discussion with Tomas about faith and hopelessness.
Märta shares her feelings and frustrations with Tomas through a heartfelt letter, highlighting their strained relationship and Tomas’s crisis of faith.
Tomas confronts his lack of faith and struggles with the atrocities he witnessed during the Spanish Civil War, leading to a moment of clarity and realization.
The story takes a tragic turn when Jonas commits suicide, leaving behind a grieving widow and children, further challenging Tomas’s beliefs and convictions.
In an empty church, Tomas and Märta grapple with existential questions and the silence of God, while facing their own inner demons and struggles.
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