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Sinner. Preacher. A Mystery. - Corpus Christi
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Title: Corpus Christi

Release Date: 10 Sep 2019

Runtime: 1h 56m

Genre: Drama

Director: Aurum Film, Canal+ Polska, WFS Walter Film Studio, Les Contes Modernes

Production Companies: Aurum Film, Canal+ Polska, WFS Walter Film Studio, Les Contes Modernes

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 7.6 (545 votes)

Cast

  • Daniel: Bartosz Bielenia
  • Lidia: Aleksandra Konieczna
  • Marta: Eliza Rycembel
  • Pinczer: Tomasz Ziętek
  • Ewa Kobielski: Barbara Jonak
  • Walkiewicz: Leszek Lichota
  • Father Tomasz: Łukasz Simlat
  • Priest: Zdzisław Wardejn
  • Marta's Friend: Anna Biernacik
  • Mother: Lidia Bogaczówna
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