In 17th century Spain, Diego Alatriste, a fearless and valorous soldier, fights alongside his king's army in the Flandes region. After his trusted friend Balboa falls into a trap and is gravely injured, he implores Diego to care for his son Íñigo and raise him as a soldier, before he succumbs to his injuries. With a heavy heart, Diego must return to Madrid.

Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer
Viggo Mortensen portrays Captain Alatriste, a legendary 17th-century Spanish mercenary celebrated for his fearlessness in the country's imperial wars.