Synopsis
Seminary student Michael Kovak reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.
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Director & Writers
Mikael Håfström
Director
Michael Petroni
Writer
Matt Baglio
Novel
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Father Lucas Trevant
Colin O'Donoghue
Michael Kovak
Alice Braga
Angeline
Rutger Hauer
Istvan Kovak
Ciarán Hinds
Father Xavier
Toby Jones
Father Matthew
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Aunt Andria
Marta Gastini
Rosaria
Arianna Veronesi
Francesca
Andrea Calligari
Vincenzo
Discussion