Apostasy (2017)

Drama

Director: Daniel Kokotajlo
Writer: Daniel Kokotajlo
Starring: Robert Emms, Siobhan Finneran, Aqib Khan, Sacha Parkinson

As devout Jehovah's Witnesses, sisters Alex and Luisa and their mother, Ivanna, are united in The Truth. Alex looks up to her confident older sister, while striving to follow in Ivanna's footsteps as a 'good Witness'. But when Luisa starts to question the advice of the Elders, she makes a life-altering transgression that threatens to expel her from the congregation. Unless Ivanna and Alex can persuade her to return, they must shun her completely. This challenge becomes more painful when their family is faced with another heartbreaking test of faith.

Written and directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, a former Jehovah's Witness, Apostasy is a remarkable debut film, providing rare authenticity and insight into faith, family, duty and love.

Plot summary from IMDb: A faithful Jehovah's Witness is forced to shun her own sister because of a religious transgression. As the separation draws out, she starts to question the meaning of God's love.

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 5 wins & 19 nominations.
Runtime: 95 min
TV-14