Everybody from teenage up should see this film. Christians especially will delight in a modern day rendering based on the true story of missionaries martyred in Ecuador in 1956 trying to reach a tribe on the verge of extinction through their killing of other tribal groups.

One commentator says, "I recently saw this film, and as an American born-again Christian of almost 50 years, I have to say that this film unites, in a way that's clear and understandable, many of the elements of the gospel in both word and deed.

"Though gruesome at some points, especially when the stone-age tribal men kill the missionaries, (who refuse to defend themselves), the emphasis is not on violence other than to reveal the dark side of the human heart and how fear and pride drive all of us to lengths we might not otherwise go in defending ourselves or attacking others. Redemption is articulated in the words of the Christian woman of the tribe, Dayumae, who makes the meaning of the gospel clear to those who murdered the missionaries."

As another commentator puts it, "Dayumae tells Mincayani that Waengongi (God) also had a son who was speared so that he could show us the way...

"Do we see these dynamics in the world today? Are some "tribes" trapped in endless cycles of retribution? Are coincidences intelligently designed? Can great tragedy be redeemed? Is sacrifice always present in reconciliation?

"'Chariots of Fire' may have been as profound, 'Passion of the Christ' as intense, 'Lord of the Rings' as exotic, but no film I have ever seen has all of these and is also as subtle and deep.

"The prophets said Jesus would open his mouth in parables and utter things hidden since the creation of the world (Matthew 13:35). This movie is like the words of Jesus. Without preaching, without praying, without singing, without any of the piety expected in missionary biography, it delivers truth directly to the soul..."

For an advance glimpse into this film and the true story behind it, see the film's website: http://www.endofthespear.com

Similarly, a special website has been set up for those interested in using the film for Christian ministry purposes. See: http://www.daretomakecontact.com