In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Spanish Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Gabriel ByrneBrother Juniper | Brother Juniper |
 F. Murray AbrahamViceroy of Peru | Viceroy of Peru |
 Kathy BatesThe Marquesa | The Marquesa |
 Robert De NiroArchbishop of Peru | Archbishop of Peru |
 Harvey KeitelUncle Pio | Uncle Pio |
 Pilar López de AyalaCamila Villegas (La Perichola) | Camila Villegas (La Perichola) |
 Mark PolishManuel | Manuel |
 Michael PolishEsteban | Esteban |
| AAdriana DomínguezPepita | Pepita |
 Geraldine ChaplinThe Abbess | The Abbess |
 Dominique PinonHis Excellency's Fop | His Excellency's Fop |
 John LynchCaptain Alvarado | Captain Alvarado |
 Émilie DequenneDoña Clara | Doña Clara |
 Samuel Le BihanDona Clara's Husband | Dona Clara's Husband |
 Jim SheridanThe King of Spain | The King of Spain |