The journey is a constant battle against the elements and internal cultural clashes:
As they face starvation and freezing cold, Laforgue’s rigid faith is tested. He begins to question whether his mission is truly an act of salvation or a destructive force. The Conclusion Black Robe(1991)
The film is widely praised for its stark realism and beautiful, "dour" cinematography of the Canadian landscape. You can find more details on its historical accuracy and reviews at Roger Ebert and IMDb . The journey is a constant battle against the
Laforgue eventually reaches the Huron mission alone, only to find it decimated by a fever (scarlet fever) that the Huron believe he can cure through baptism. The film ends on a somber note: Laforgue baptizes the survivors, but an epilogue reveals that within fifteen years, the Huron nation was wiped out by the Iroquois and the mission was abandoned. You can find more details on its historical
The Algonquin are skeptical of the "Black Robe," whom they believe may be a sorcerer or a demon bringing bad luck. They are puzzled by Laforgue’s "silent talking" (reading and writing) and his rejection of their traditions.
The party is ambushed and captured by a war party of Iroquois . They endure horrific torture, during which Chomina’s young son is killed before they manage to escape.