The Reckoning

The Reckoning

The truth shall come to light.

2004 · 112 min · ★ 6.4 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

In 14th Century England, this tale of murder and mystery follows a fugitive priest who falls in with a troupe of actors. As they arrive in a small town, the actors encounter a woman being sentenced to death for practicing witchcraft and murder. Discarding the expected bible stories, the actors now stage a performance based on the crime. Through the performance of the play, they discover a mystery.

Directed by Paul McGuigan · Written by Mark Mills

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