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The Bishop's Story

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Original title

The Bishop's Story

Year

1994

Running time

85 min.

Country

Ireland

Director

Bob Quinn

Screenwriter

Bob Quinn

Cast

Music

Roger Doyle

Cinematography

Seamus Deasy

Producer

Co-production Ireland-United Kingdom-France;

B Films, Cine Gael, De Facto Film and Video, B Films

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

A love story is revealed through conversations between an elderly bishop and a younger priest in a 'retreat' house catering for members of religious orders. The bishop is a returned missionary who as a young curate on a remote island had an affair with his housekeeper, while the priest is trying to deal with alcoholism and his sexual abuse of altar boys. They became lovers and pregnancy resulted. Instead of trying to hush it up, the young priest told his shocked congregation of the relationship and that not only did he intend to look after the woman and the child but also that he wished to remain their pastor. He was summoned by his Bishop, and the young woman left the island. As a result, the young priest lost his faith and spent time in the foreign missions.

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The Bishop's Story

1994

Bob Quinn