Corpus Christi

In the aftermath of serving time for second-degree murder, Daniel, a devout Catholic, has his aspirations to become a priest dashed by his criminal past. Upon release from prison, he is assigned to work in a sawmill within a small village, where he seeks solace at the local Catholic church. Under the guise of being a priest, Daniel wins over the trust of the vicar, who leaves him in charge while away for medical treatment.

As Daniel assumes the duties of a priest, he finds himself embracing the role with unbridled enthusiasm. The parishioners are initially drawn to his unconventional approach, even when he shocks them by confessing to being a murderer from the pulpit. However, their admiration is short-lived as he begins investigating a recent car accident that claimed the lives of six teenagers and an adult man, whose reckless behavior was well-documented.

The villagers refuse to consider any possibility other than the driver's fault for the tragic incident, despite the driver's questionable character. Daniel's inquiry is met with resistance from the mayor and the community, who are adamant that the matter is closed. The tension centers around whether the driver should be buried alongside the other victims in the village cemetery.

Months after the accident, Daniel discovers that the cremated remains of the driver await burial, accompanied by a deluge of hate-filled letters sent to his widow, who has been ostracized for her insistence on her husband's innocence. Frustrated by the situation, Daniel and Marta, whose brother was one of the victims, confront the villagers about their venomous correspondence.

As the truth begins to unravel, Marta's guilt-ridden conscience prompts her to seek refuge in the temporary rectory with Daniel, where they form an intimate bond. Amidst this turmoil, Daniel decides to conduct a burial service for the solo driver, which unexpectedly brings solace to many of the villagers who had been consumed by animosity.

Just as the dust is settling, a surprise visit from the priest who oversaw Daniel during his time in youth detention shatters the illusion. He demands that Daniel leave immediately, but our protagonist escapes through a window and proceeds to celebrate a farewell Mass, revealing his tattoos before departing.

Daniel's return to prison is inevitable, where he encounters the brother of the man he murdered. A brutal fight ensues, and Daniel emerges victorious. The other prisoners, impressed by his strength, allow him to walk free once more.