The Bishop's Story
1994 · Movie · 85 min. · Ireland
A love story is revealed through conversations between an elderly bishop and a younger priest in a 'retreat' house catering for members of religious orders. The bishop is a returned missionary who as a young curate on a remote island had an affair with his housekeeper, while the priest is trying to deal with alcoholism and his sexual abuse of altar boys. They became lovers and pregnancy resulted. Instead of trying to hush it up, the young priest told his shocked congregation of the relationship and that not only did he intend to look after the woman and the child but also that he wished to remain their pastor. He was summoned by his Bishop, and the young woman left the island. As a result, the young priest lost his faith and spent time in the foreign missions.
Direction Bob Quinn
Cast Donal McCann · Margaret Fegan · Ray McBride · Peadar Lamb · Tom Sailí Ó Flaithearta · Seán Ó Coisdealbha · Martin O’Malley
Soundtrack Roger Doyle
Screenplay Bob Quinn
Cinematography Seamus Deasy
Original title The Bishop's Story
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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