Communion

Communion

When a prayer is not enough

2013 · 101 min · Drama

Father Clemence, a man burned by his faith, has taken in search of retribution. Along the way, he is joined by Maria, a hitch hiking punk, who is fleeing her home in Mexico City. Together, the odd couple embark on a roller coaster of adventure that is at times both harrowing and heart warming.

Directed by Greg Hall · Written by Paul Stevens

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