The Convent
During the 17th century, a young woman is saved from execution and led to a priory to repent her sins but discovers a greater evil lies within.
Director: Paul Hyett
Actors: Ciarán McMenamin, Clare Higgins, Dilan Gwyn, Grahame Fox, Hannah Arterton, Katie Sheridan, Michael Ironside, Petra Bryant, Ryan Oliva, Sian Breckin
Country: United Kingdom
The Face Reader
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Saving Mr. Banks
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Till
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The Alamo
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The Borgia
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Churchill
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The Man Who Knew Infinity
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Memories of My Father
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