A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.
Christian
Luc
Christophe
Célestin
Amédée
Jean-Pierre
Michel
Paul
Nouredine
Rabbia
Omar
Bruno
Ali Fayattia
The terrorist
Sidi Larbi
Hadji
The colonel
The Croatian site manager
Croatian laborer
Croatian laborer
Christian
Luc
Christophe
Célestin
Amédée
Jean-Pierre
Michel
Paul
Nouredine
Rabbia
Omar
Bruno
Ali Fayattia
The terrorist
Sidi Larbi
Hadji
The colonel
The Croatian site manager
Croatian laborer
Croatian laborer