This cryptic low-budget drama features a surprisingly professional cast doing astonishingly amateurish work in a story about a small town with big secrets. At least, the town seems to have big secrets: writer director Estep Nagy appears to be unclear
about the difference between subtle storytelling and narrative obtuseness. Ezra Caton (Will Arnett) is a third-generation, small-town preacher whose brooding nature doesn't sit particularly well with the townspeople. A runaway named Clio (Missy Yager) appears at the church door, asking for
sanctuary but stubbornly refusing to say who or what she's running from. Ezra lets her stay, despite the misgivings of his girlfrie...
Released:
1999
Rated:
NR
Length:
83 mins