Lourdes

The film is set in the town of Lourdes, centered on the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes where a group of disabled pilgrims travels with volunteers. The setting bridges religious ceremony with the practicalities of care, feeding, and mobility as the travelers navigate the sanctuary grounds. The atmosphere frames both the ritual aspects of pilgrimage and the intimate moments of vulnerability, hope, and doubt.

✨ Miracle

Christine's sudden improvement during the pilgrimage challenges the boundary between faith and science. The doctors’ uncertainty and the potential miracle verdict frame healing as a question of belief, humility, and what counts as truth. The film uses this moment to explore longing, contingency, and the meaning of healing in a life marked by illness. The outcome forces the characters to confront personal faith versus the need for observable evidence.

♿ Care

The story centers on caregiving, dependence, and solidarity among a group of pilgrims with disabilities. Christine relies on Maria and other helpers, revealing both resilience and fatigue in the work of supporting mobility and dignity. The journey's rituals—feeding, dressing, and companionship—reveal the care dynamic as intimate and morally charged. The narrative invites reflection on how care can be generous yet leave caregivers emotionally exposed.

💘 Desire

Maria's crush on Kuno introduces a human longing that sits beside the group's spiritual aims. Christine's own independence and the miraculous moment complicate Maria's focus on caregiving, shaping their relationships. The dynamic adds a layer of romance to a story otherwise focused on healing and belief. The tension exposes how longing can influence loyalty, attention, and the pursuit of connection.

🤝 Doubt

Within the pilgrimage, other members question why Christine is cured while more devout individuals remain unaided, turning the miracle into a social debate. The film explores how communities assess authenticity, merit, and significance of healing in a public ritual. Doubt becomes a lens for examining the power of perception, rumor, and the politics of belief. The going-away party lingers with unresolved questions about miracle, proof, and whether healing lasts.