At the turn of the century, in upstate New York, 17-year-old Mariette Baptiste enters The Sisters of the Crucifixion with an unwavering devotion to religious life. As she experiences strange trances and signs of the stigmata, the sisters became fascinated by her, while at the same time expressing doubt and concern, as Mariette's spiritual journey challenges the beliefs of the entire community. © 1996 Focus Features LLC. All Rights Reserved.