居住在纽约的犹太青年丹尼•贝林特(Ryan Gosling 雷恩•高斯林 饰)曾是希伯来语学校的高材生,但在学习过程中他不断对《旧约》以及本民族的信仰产生质疑。他的疑问令校方不知所措,最终将其开除了之。 丹尼自此对犹太同胞由爱生恨,他开始有意识地接触新纳粹团体,并最终成为3K党中的一员…… 影片根据真实事件改编,男主角原型Dan Burros先后参加美国新纳粹和3K党,在记者揭露其犹太身份后,Dan自杀身亡。本片荣获2001年圣丹斯电影节评审团大奖、2001年俄罗斯影评人协会最佳外语片男主角(Ryan Gosling)。"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, and self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the individual and society as a whole.