University of the Immaculate Conception - Philippines

In the 17th century, a group of native women (yndias) in manila establishes a religious community dedicated to the service of God. The foundress of this community is Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, a Chinese mestiza from Binondo. Against hte will of the king of Spain and with little support from church athorities, these women stand for what they believe in and defy any attemp to stifle their original inspiration.