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The contemporary story of a priest who launches a centre for troubled youth in a small parish. He is a good priest and is well-liked by his congregation, which remains unaware of his complicated past.


“Sinner. Preacher. A Mystery.”
A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.

Bartosz Bielenia
Daniel

Aleksandra Konieczna
Lidia

Eliza Rycembel
Marta

Tomasz Ziętek
'Pinczer'

Barbara Jonak
Ewa Kobielska

Leszek Lichota
Mayor Walkiewicz

Zdzisław Wardejn
Parish Priest

Łukasz Simlat
Priest Tomasz

Anna Biernacik
Marta's Friend

Lidia Bogaczówna
Mother
Corpus Christi is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of small town, juvenile delinquent, catholic, catholic priest, confession booth, youth correctional facility. Directed by Jan Komasa, it stars Bartosz Bielenia, Aleksandra Konieczna, Eliza Rycembel. A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.
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