Mysterious Ways

Mysterious Ways

9.5IMDb Score
Released:2023-08-17
Genre:Drama
Duration:90 min
Country:New Zealand
Director:Paul Oremland
Actors:Richard Short, Nick Afoa, Joe Malu Folau, Vincent Andrew-Scammell, Zac O'Meagher
Production:Vada Productions, SunPix

Overview:

Choosing between the love of a good man and the love of God is a tough call especially for vicar Peter Simmons. His tranquil life is rudely interrupted when he rashly proposes marriage to Jason his Samoan boyfriend, in church. As the news breaks globally of their forbidden sexual relationship, Peter’s place in the church is threatened and his belief in God is challenged to breaking point. The only thing that can save Peter is a miracle.

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