The Confession

The Confession

The Confession

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The Confession

"Can you forgive yourself?"

2010

0h 26m

7.1(20 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

Sam can't think of any sins to tell the priest at his first confession. He worries that he won't be a real Catholic if the priest doesn't absolve him of some misdeed. Jacob, Sam's friend, devises a solution in the form of a prank, but the result is tragic.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lewis Howlett

Sam

Joe Eales

Jacob

James Simmons

James Simmons

Priest

Emma Atkins

Emma Atkins

Teacher

Peter John Mossford

Farmer Collins

Aran Bell

Aran Bell

Sam's Father

Helen Hull

Sam's Mother

Becky Hull

Sam's Sister

Corrine Millson-Crane

Woman in Car

Sonu Louis

Sonu Louis

Man in Car

Creative team

Directed by: Tanel Toom
Written by: Caroline Bruckner
Tanel Toom
Produced by: Emily Williams

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