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Priest
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Priest

1995 · 98 min Drama Romance
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

What happens when faith and desire collide within a single soul? This 1995 drama peels back the solemn robes of priesthood to reveal a man caught in a profound internal war. A chance encounter blossoms into a passionate romance, challenging every vow he has taken. The film navigates the treacherous waters of devotion, both to a higher calling and to the human heart, with raw emotional honesty. It’s a poignant exploration of sacrifice, the weight of celibacy, and the terrifying, beautiful risk of choosing one path over another. This romance isn't about easy answers, but the haunting cost of the questions we are forced to ask ourselves.

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The director builds a quiet, almost painful intimacy where every glance and silence is charged with unspoken conflict. The camera stays so close to the protagonist that we feel the weight of his solitude and every tremor of his soul.

This is for viewers prepared for a contemplative, slow-burning dive into the depths of human choice. It leaves not answers, but a quiet echo of questions about duty and love. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Antonia Bird

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On a solitary autumn evening, with a strong cup of tea in hand.

🎭 Cast

Linus Roache

Linus Roache

Father Greg Pilkington

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Father Matthew Thomas

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Graham

Cathy Tyson

Cathy Tyson

Maria Kerrigan

Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

Mrs. Unsworth

Robert Pugh

Robert Pugh

Mr. Unsworth

Christine Tremarco

Christine Tremarco

Lisa Unsworth

James Ellis

James Ellis

Father Ellerton

Anthony Booth

Anthony Booth

Tommy

Paul Barber

Paul Barber

Charlie

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