A Little Prayer

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A Little Prayer

Oscar nominee David Strathairn anchors this poignant Southern family drama from writer-director Angus MacLachlan (Junebug). With standout performances from Jane Levy, Anna Camp, Will Pullen, and Dascha Polanco, A Little Prayer is a heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places.

Bill (Strathairn) is a pillar of his Southern community: a business owner, a veteran, and the proud patriarch of an unruly but loving family. His daughter Patti (Camp) has returned home after the collapse of her marriage, while his son David (Pullen) struggles to stay afloat. Bill gravitates towards his daughter-in-law Tammy (Levy) as the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.

When Bill begins to suspect that David may be straying from his marital vows with a coworker (Dascha Polanco), the father must confront the perplexing inscrutability of his son’s choices and their consequences for the rest of the family.

"MacLachlan’s writing style is at once honest and slightly elevated, the kind we’re used to hearing on stage, where the structure of the entire script matters, and subtext is every bit as important as what’s spoken."
Peter Debruge, Variety
"One of the most moving films you’ll see this year."
Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com


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