The 2004 film (The Bridge of San Luis Rey) is a period drama directed by Mary McGuckian, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1927 novel by Thornton Wilder . The film is set in 18th-century Lima, Peru, and explores philosophical themes of fate, divine providence, and the power of love . Production & Technical Details Director/Writer: Mary McGuckian .
Originally released in 2004 (Spain) and 2005 (International) . Budget: Approximately $24 million . Il ponte di San Luis Rey (2004) SD iTA
In 2022, a recut and remastered version was released on Apple TV , featuring 40 minutes of previously unseen footage aimed at restoring the original script's vision . The 2004 film (The Bridge of San Luis