Say a Little Prayer
Seymour is a loner. A small, shy, introverted eleven year old whose parents are separated. By chance Seymour meets the beautiful, effervescent but drug-addicted Angie, who is also lonely and trapped in her own unhappy world. The relationship that develops offers strength to them both and through the highs and lows of a long hot summer they gradually learn to face the truth about each other and themselves.
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Plot Summary
This British drama follows the life of Helen, a woman struggling with her faith and her personal life. She works as a cleaner in a convent, where she forms a close bond with Sister Agnes. Helen grapples with her past traumas and her desire for redemption, finding solace and confusion in the spiritual environment.
Critical Reception
Say a Little Prayer received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its sensitive portrayal of faith and personal struggle, while others found it to be slow-paced and overly somber. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating its thematic depth but sometimes finding it emotionally taxing.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its introspective and character-driven narrative.
- Criticized for its deliberate pacing and melancholic tone.
- Noted for strong performances, particularly from the lead.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by Michael Cadnum, though it underwent significant changes in adaptation.
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