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The Prayer

The Prayer

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The Prayer

2018

1h 47m

6.3(103 votes)

Drama

Overview

Thomas is a drug addict. In an effort to put an end to his habit, he joins a community of former addicts who live isolated in the mountains and use prayer as a way to cure themselves.

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Les films du Worso

Le Pacte

ARTE France Cinéma

Versus Production

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Anthony Bajon

Thomas

Anthony Bajon

Acting

Damien Chapelle

Pierre

Damien Chapelle

Acting

Àlex Brendemühl

Marco

Àlex Brendemühl

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Louise Grinberg

Sybille

Louise Grinberg

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Hanna Schygulla

Sister Myriam

Hanna Schygulla

Acting

Magne-Håvard Brekke

Olivier

Magne-Håvard Brekke

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Davide Campagna

Luciano

Davide Campagna

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Maïté Maillé

Agnès

Maïté Maillé

Acting

Antoine Amblard

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Colin Bates

Unknown Role

Colin Bates

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Iñaki Aguirre

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Stefan Crepon

Unknown Role

Stefan Crepon

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Anto Mela

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Anto Mela

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Massimo Riggi

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Raphaël Liot

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Birane Ba

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Birane Ba

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