Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi

Sinner. Preacher. A Mystery.

2019 · 116 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama

A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.

Directed by Jan Komasa · Written by Mateusz Pacewicz

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