The Silence at Bethany

The Silence at Bethany

1988 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

A young man, searching for meaning and focus in his life, returns to the Mennonite farm community where he was born.

Directed by Joel Oliansky · Written by Joyce Keener

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