A faithful Jehovah's Witness is forced to shun her own sister because of a religious transgression. As the separation draws out, she starts to question the meaning of God's love.
Apostasy (2017) is a drama film directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, released on September 29, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Siobhan Finneran, Sacha Parkinson, Molly Wright and Robert Emms. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
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Siobhan Finneran
as Ivanna
Sacha Parkinson
as Luisa
Molly Wright
as Alex
Robert Emms
as Steven
James Quinn
as Elder Brian
James Foster
as Elder Alan
Jessica Baglow
as Cousin Michelle
Christian Foster
as Cousin Barry
Clare McGlinn
as Aunty Linda
Aqib Khan
as Umar
Bronwyn James
as Chloe
Wasim Zakir
as Brother Jatin
Directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, written by Daniel Kokotajlo and Lila Rawlings, produced by Andrea Cornwell and Marcie MacLellan.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 71 ratings.
**_Powerful film-making_** > _It is not wrong to be loyal to the righteous and just God of the Bible. He tells us that he will accept "in his holy mountain" only those who walk faultlessly, practice righteousness and speak truth (Ps. 15). If, though, a Christian were to throw in his lot with a wrongdoer who has been rejected by God and disfellowshipped, or has disassociated himself, that would be as much as saying…
Reviewed on May 14, 2019
This movie is a slow burner, more thoughtful and moody than dramatic and explosive. I wouldn’t advise watching it on two hours’ sleep or while on an adrenaline high (unless you want to calm down). I have always liked Siobhan Finneran, and she doesn’t disappoint here. SHe gives a muted performance, no doubt as written and directed. After all, she plays a woman who is oppressed by the cult she belongs to. Even when…
Reviewed on May 19, 2021
Siobhan Finneran really does turn in an effective performance as the mother "Ivanna" in his skin-crawlingly toxic drama that depicts a close family of Jehovah's Witnesses. She has two daughters who enthusiastically spend time trying to spread the word of God (in Urdu, frequently) amongst their community going from door-to-door. Quickly, we learn that "Alex" (Molly Wright) is not doing so well, and that there are…
Reviewed on November 23, 2024
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The main cast of Apostasy (2017) includes Siobhan Finneran, Sacha Parkinson, Molly Wright, Robert Emms and James Quinn. The film was directed by Daniel Kokotajlo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Apostasy was released on September 29, 2017 and runs for 1h 34m.
Apostasy (2017) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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