Apostasy

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.

Cast

Siobhan Finneran

as Ivanna

Sacha Parkinson

as Luisa

Molly Wright

as Alex

Robert Emms

as Steven

James Quinn

as Elder Brian

James Foster

as Elder Alan

Jessica Baglow

as Cousin Michelle

Christian Foster

as Cousin Barry

Clare McGlinn

as Aunty Linda

Aqib Khan

as Umar

Reviews

Stephen Campbell

**_Powerful film-making_** > _It is not wrong to be loyal to the righteous and just God of the Bible. He tells us that he will accept "in his holy mountain" only those who walk faultlessly, practice righteousness and speak truth (Ps. 15). If, though, a Christian were to throw in his lot with a wr...

Peter McGinn

This movie is a slow burner, more thoughtful and moody than dramatic and explosive. I wouldn’t advise watching it on two hours’ sleep or while on an adrenaline high (unless you want to calm down). I have always liked Siobhan Finneran, and she doesn’t disappoint here. SHe gives a muted performance...

CinemaSerf

Siobhan Finneran really does turn in an effective performance as the mother "Ivanna" in his skin-crawlingly toxic drama that depicts a close family of Jehovah's Witnesses. She has two daughters who enthusiastically spend time trying to spread the word of God (in Urdu, frequently) amongst their commu...

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