The Seminarian

"God is love."

Aug 1 2010 Unrated 1h 41m
Drama, Romance

The Seminarian is a story about Ryan, a closeted gay student in his final semester of seminary studies. Despite his school's hostile stance towards homosexuality, Ryan has two gay classmates - Gerald and Anthony - in whom he secretly confides. He is also close to his religiously devout mother who, as things stand, is unaware of his sexual orientation. Ryan needs to complete a solid theological thesis in order to continue doctoral work at the university of his dreams. As he works on his thesis 'The Divine Gift of Love,' Ryan begins a relationship with Bradley - a guy he has met on the Internet who seems perpetually unable to commit himself. Ryan confides in Gerald and Anthony, only to learn about their romantic struggles as well. Consequently, Ryan questions his views on God's gift of love.

Plot

A closeted student at a conservative theological seminary, struggles to come to terms with his nurtured beliefs and coming out to himself, his friends, and his only surviving family member. At this low point mentally and emotionally, Ryan ends up in a troubled online relationship which leads him to question everything he has known about God and Love.

Written by

Joshua Lim

Directed by

Joshua Lim

Cast

Mark Cirillo, Linda J. Carter, Philip Willcox

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Malacca Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

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Average Rating
4.3 out of 10
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