Synopsis

in egypt, an iconic archaeological painting by an italian artist is stolen, and the abbots deliberately conceal the crime to avoid scandal. this incident reignites an old conflict between father maurice and father francis, stemming from their differing views on life. suspicion falls on suad, the monastery’s chef, as her daughter urgently needs an unaffordable surgery, prompting maurice to suspect her involvement.

despite the investigation leading nowhere, internal tensions escalate. suspicion also lingers over father francis due to suad’s daughter’s surgery needs.

maurice has a dream and wakes to someone confessing. the final curtain reveals the true thief.