★ 7.8
2006
Russia
112 min
The Island
“God forgives. Can he forgive himself?”
Directed by Pavel Lungin
A man living as a monk and faith healer at a remote Russian Orthodox monastery is tormented by a sin he believes he committed during World War II.
Starring
Ewan McGregorScarlett JohanssonDjimon HounsouSean BeanSteve BuscemiMichael Clarke DuncanEthan PhillipsBrian Stepanek
Screenplay — Roberto Orci
Music — Steve Jablonsky
Cinematography — Mauro Fiore
Visuals
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The Book of Job
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