A charismatic young man from Krakow, Poland, Karol Wojtyla, pursues a priestly vocation after his father's death during World War II. He becomes a bishop and challenges the Communist government, winning over the hearts of the people with his unconventional style. Despite an assassination attempt, he inspires change and contributes to the fall of Communism.

As World War II erupts, a vulnerable Karol Wojtyla navigates the devastation ...