Francis and Clare: The Struggles of the Saints of Assisi

Set in medieval Italy, the story follows Lady Clare as she seeks to escape an unwanted marriage by secretly meeting Francis Bernadone, a wandering preacher. Francis envisions Clare leading a movement that empowers women within a church-aligned but unconventional framework. Inspired by his vision, Clare and her kinswoman flee their families to embrace a life of preaching and serving the marginalized. Their journey captures the tension between tradition and reform, ultimately attracting the attention of a cardinal who will become a future pope.