He was marked by history and he changed its course.

This remarkable drama reveals the heroic true story of John Paul II, a man who "rose to become a Pope of revolutionary worldwide change."

Before he became Pope, Karol Wojtyla's life was a vigorous search for love and freedom. His transformational journey led him to the theatre, to profound experiences of love, friendship and loyalty, to scholarship, to the Catholic priesthood. And finally, it led him to Rome and the Chair of St. Peter.