Novitiate
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Novitiate

In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.

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In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.

Released October 27, 2017

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Sister Cathleen

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Reverend Mother

Julianne Nicholson

Julianne Nicholson

Nora Harris

Dianna Agron

Dianna Agron

Sister Mary Grace

Lisa Stewart

Lisa Stewart

Sister Genevieve

Morgan Saylor

Morgan Saylor

Sister Evelyn

Liana Liberato

Liana Liberato

Sister Emily

Rebecca Dayan

Rebecca Dayan

Sister Emanuel

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