The White Monk

The White Monk

1945 · 112 min · ★ 6.8

In an Italian monastery during the XIII century, a white image appears sculpted by Fray Paracleto humble mystically and sew clothes. Besides a mysterious woman appears Orsina Galata. She tells her story to the Father Provincial and thus dates back to his past.

Directed by Julio Bracho · Written by Xavier Villaurrutia

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