Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (2003)
"Wenham is magnificent...a stirring and humbling film that you will never forget" - Louise Keller
Starring: David Wenham, Sam Neill, Peter O'Toole, Derek Jacobi, Leo McKern, Tom Wilkinson, Kris Kristofferson, Alice Krige, Aden Young
Molokai is the immensely moving and true story of Father Damien now Blessed (David Wenham) a young, devout Belgian priest. Set in the late nineteenth century, Damien sees his ultimate calling as living amongst the exiled lepers of the island of Molokai. By embracing them body and soul he is able to profoundly change the lives and fates of these afflicted people that everyone else has abandoned and forgotten. Directed by acclaimed director, Paul Cox with an all star cast that includes Kate Ceberano, Kris Kristofferson, Leo McKern, Sam Neill and Peter O'Toole and written by Academy Award winning writer, John Briley (Ghandi), Molokai is a tale of true heroism and humility, a triumph of the human spirit.
Format: DVD
Region: ALL
Running Time: 117 minutes
Rating: PG
Language: English
