Synopsis
When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
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Director & Writers
Arkasha Stevenson
Director
David Seltzer
Characters
Ben Jacoby
Story
Arkasha Stevenson
Screenplay
Tim Smith
Screenplay
Cast
Ralph Ineson
Father Brennan
Sonia Braga
Sister Silva
Tawfeek Barhom
Father Gabriel
María Caballero
Luz
Charles Dance
Father Harris
Bill Nighy
Cardinal Lawrence
Nicole Sorace
Carlita
Ishtar Currie Wilson
Sister Anjelica
Andrea Arcangeli
Paolo
Nell Tiger Free
Margaret
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