The Calling (2009)

Directed by

Jan Dunn

Genre

drama film

Country

United Kingdom

Runtime

1h 49m

Rated

15

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young woman graduates from university and chooses to join a convent of Benedictine nuns. Her family and friends do not approve of her decision.

contemplativequietsolemnintrospectiveearnestpersonalrestrainedmeditative

What happens

The Calling is a 2009 British drama film directed by Jan Dunn. Dunn's third feature film, it tells the story of Joanna, played by Emily Beecham, who after graduating from university, goes against her family and friends when she decides to join the closed order of Benedictine nuns. For her debut leading performance in the film, Beecham was awarded a New Talent Trailblazer Award presented by Sean Connery during the film's debut, where it was also selected as 'Best of the Fest' at the 2009 Edinburgh International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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