Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)

Name: Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
Director: Paul Cox
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-03-17
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cast: David Wenham, Jan Decleir, Kate Ceberano, Sam Neill

Drama

Director: Paul Cox

Cast: David Wenham, Jan Decleir, Kate Ceberano, Sam Neill

6.9

63%

Runtime109 min

RatingPG

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The true story of the 19th century Belgian priest, Father Damien, who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers.

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Fans of compelling historical dramas and powerful performances will appreciate Molokai: The Story of Father Damien from 1999, directed by Paul Cox. The film's focus on David Wenham's nuanced portrayal of the selfless Belgian priest who dedicated his life to caring for lepers in Hawaii provides a moving and thought-provoking exploration of faith, compassion, and the human condition.

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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien is a 1999 biographical film of Father Damien, a Belgian priest working at the Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. It was directed by Paul Cox.