A Conspiracy of Faith

A Conspiracy of Faith

NR 2016 · 108 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Denmark, 2016. A blurred note is found in a bottle that has traveled across the ocean for a long time. After deciphering the cryptic note, Department Q follow a sinister trail that leads them to investigate a case that occurred in 2008. At the same time, new tragic events take place that test their faith and deepest beliefs.

Directed by Hans Petter Moland · Written by Nikolaj Arcel

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