Calvary

2014 Drama

2014 Drama

Father James Lavelle (Gleeson), a good-hearted priest in Sligo, Ireland, is a man of high moral standing who strives to make the world a better place. Though he makes a point of reaching out to help the parishioners in his small town, he is frequently saddened and shocked by their actions. His world grows darker still when he receives a mysterious death threat from an unknown parishioner during confession, telling him he will be killed the following Sunday. As the week progresses and the threat hangs over his head, Father James begins to wonder if he will have the strength and courage to face what’s coming.

• Directed by:
• John Michael McDonagh

• Written by:
• John Michael McDonagh