Kapriel, a scribe living in the city of Shíráz, is a Christian Armenian, and his best friend, Rahma, is a Muslim farmer who lives next door. When Rahma hears of The Báb’s message of love, unity, and equality he asks Kapriel to promise that he will accompany him on a pilgrimage to see The Báb. The ensuing journey tests both men to their limits and transforms them both physically and spiritually.