The IMDB summary pretty much gives away the storyline and is close to a spoiler. Marie, played by the superb actress, Babetida Sadjo, works in a Catholic nursing home where a priest arrives, causing her to remember some nasty events from childhood. Father Patrick gives uplifting sermons to the residents of the home.

Marie then recalls a past involving warlords who destroyed a village and killed most of the adults, including her mother and father. The holy man might have some explaining to do regarding what he was up to before joining the flock.

What follows is a serious look at the meaning of forgiveness and redemption, a major tenet of the Catholic church. I have not been to Confession for a long, long time but being raised in the faith gave me a greater appreciation for this film.

I can't say much more than other reviewers have already covered on this film. The acting is superb and the story is an engaging slow burn. If you're expecting a Tarantino style revenge flick that's loaded with over-the-top gore, this is not one of those films. It focuses moreso on the deeply embedded struggles of people who suffer through extreme levels of trauma and the need to heal from their past.

The main focus of the film centers around moral ambiguity and begs the question: can people who have done terrible things be redeemed? Is revenge the solution that will heal your troubled mind or make it worse? The film does an incredible job of not only empathizing with all parties involved and keeps you guessing what happens next. The only divisive thing I found about this film is the ending, which you may or may not like. I found it to be a bit too cliché (pun intended for French film lol), but still highly recommended!