On Moloka’i, “the island of the living dead”, Father Damien finds a ruined church and a scornful, suffering people. Shallow graves fill daily, and Father Damien must decide what to do when leprosy strikes close to home. In daily danger of contracting the disease, will Damien abandon hope? Or will he rise to the challenge, bringing faith, hope and love, to the people of Moloka’i?