The Last Sin Eater (2007)
Director
Michael Landon, Jr.
Main cast
Louise Fletcher; Henry Thomas; Soren Fulton; A.J. Buckley; Stewart Finlay-McLennan
Genres
Drama
Description
In seeking her own redemption from the one man of whom she is most afraid, 10-year-old Cadi Forbes discovers a secret sin haunting her community of Welsh immigrants in 1850s Appalachia.Portugues Baseado no livro da premiada americana Francine Riversa, "Ãltimo EspÃrito" conta a história de uma garota chamada Cadi Forbes (Liana Liberato) e a sua incessante procura pela remissão de um pecado. O pano de fundo da trama é a cidade norte-americana de Appalchia de dois séculos atrás, em 1850. A menina de 10 anos se sente responsável pela morte da irmã. Para tentar tirar este peso da consciência, sai à procura de um homem religioso que tem a capacidade de "absolvê-la" da culpa. Porém, enquanto busca a redenção, Cadi descobre um misterioso segredo que vai dividir sua famÃlia e a comunidade do vilarejo onde vive.
Michael Landon, Jr.
Main cast
Louise Fletcher; Henry Thomas; Soren Fulton; A.J. Buckley; Stewart Finlay-McLennan
Genres
Drama
Description
In seeking her own redemption from the one man of whom she is most afraid, 10-year-old Cadi Forbes discovers a secret sin haunting her community of Welsh immigrants in 1850s Appalachia.Portugues Baseado no livro da premiada americana Francine Riversa, "Ãltimo EspÃrito" conta a história de uma garota chamada Cadi Forbes (Liana Liberato) e a sua incessante procura pela remissão de um pecado. O pano de fundo da trama é a cidade norte-americana de Appalchia de dois séculos atrás, em 1850. A menina de 10 anos se sente responsável pela morte da irmã. Para tentar tirar este peso da consciência, sai à procura de um homem religioso que tem a capacidade de "absolvê-la" da culpa. Porém, enquanto busca a redenção, Cadi descobre um misterioso segredo que vai dividir sua famÃlia e a comunidade do vilarejo onde vive.
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