Priest (1994)

Compassion & Communion

Father Pilkington (Linus Roache) breaks down in tears when Lisa (Christine Tremarco), a girl he believes he failed when he did not report her abusive father to the authorities, comes forth to recieve communion from him during his first Mass as an open homosexual.

Directed by Antonia Bird.

© Miramax Films 2012

Released in 1994 by Miramax Films.

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