Would people have liked this movie more if...

...One of the main characters would have been a Native as well, as an Indian Jesuit who spoke english? I noticed there was one, but he wasn't a main character, and most of the scenes were devoted between the white jesuits, Mendoza and Gabriel. I felt it would have been appropriate to include an Indian Jesuit (if that's possible) who spoke spoke english and was able to convey his peoples struggle, as our lack of proper connection with the native's plight was a slight flaw in this film. Some more scenes could have been devoted to this, as I felt this was where the film lacked.

Or maybe, even, the movie could have focused on a Native being the main character, with the bulk of the film concentrating on his relationship between the Europeans and his own people. But if the film went like that, then Mendoza's character would most likely be scrapped, and my favorite part of the film was his redemption in the beginning.

However, despite these factors, The Mission is still one of my favorite films.

"But why is the rum gone?!"