影片改编自巴西著名作家吉马朗埃斯•罗萨的短篇小说,讲述了一个名叫奥古斯托的破产农场主,此人性格暴烈,在米纳斯州荒原的农场上凌驾于法律之上。他被仇敌伏击几乎丧命。重生后的奥古斯托希望凭借信仰和勤苦工作获得救赎。几年后,他结识了有权有势的地方一霸约翰尼•宾宾以及他的一帮手下。这段新的友谊所引发的一系列事件将影片推向高潮:正义与邪恶迎来了最后的角逐。Based on Guimarães Rosa's (classic Brazilian author) short story, the movie tells the story of Augusto Matraga, a bankrupt and violent farmer who lives above the Law in Minas Gerais' hinterland. During a difficult time, he finds himself in the middle of a trap that nearly kills him. Born again, Matraga resorts to faith and hard work in the pursuit of redemption. Years later, he arrives at the village reigned by the hinterland's ruler and his thugs. This new friendship will challenge his destiny. Inside Matraga, the Saint and the Warrior will duel until his time comes.