Letters to Father Jacob
Newly pardoned from a life prison sentence, bitter and sullen Leila is assigned to work in a secluded parsonage reading and composing letters for Father Jacob, an elderly blind priest. She reluctantly accepts the job and resents the man at first, but gradually grows to admire him for his positive outlook and his continued help to those seeking prayers and counsel. Two completely different lives are unexpectedly intertwined in this heartwarming tale of personal redemption. Finnish director Klaus Haro's touching drama stars Kaarina Hazard and Heikki Nousiainen.
Year: 2009
Genre: Drama, Scandinavian Cinema, Film Festivals 2012
Country: Finland
Director: Klaus Haro
Starring: Heikki Nousiainen, Kaarina Hazard
Duration: 76 Minutes
Rating: M - Adult themes
Subtitles: Yes
7.4/10
Location in store: Foreign (Scandinavia)
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