The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener

The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener

★ 0.0IMDb Score
Released:2025-06-25
Duration:85 min
Country:Costa Rica
Director:Juan Manuel Fernandez
Actors:Anthony Venegas Abarca, Josué Alvarado Quirós
Production:Biofilms Producciones, Nativo CIne

Overview:

An altar boy and a gardener decide to break a long and painful silence by denouncing the Catholic priest who abused them as minors. This unprecedented incident in Costa Rica causes the priest to flee, becoming a fugitive from the law and Interpol. The young people unite to find him. Will justice be served this time?

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