In the Name of...

In the Name of...

NR 2013 · 102 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

The contemporary story of a priest who launches a centre for troubled youth in a small parish. He is a good priest and is well-liked by his congregation, which remains unaware of his complicated past.

Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska · Written by Małgorzata Szumowska

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