Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.While researching the life of Josemaria Escriva, the controversial founder of Opus Dei, the young journalist Robert uncovers hidden stories of his estranged father Manolo, and is taken on a journey through the dark, terrible secrets of his family’s past.
Josemaría
Robert
Manolo
Oriol
Don Jose
Honorio
Dona
Abileyza
Solono
Hmmm. Well “Reign of Fire” it isn’t, nor is there even a fellow called “Pete” with a cave - so if you are after a fantasy adventure then maybe not. If you are looking for a slightly messy history-cum-religious story of the acclaimed “Opus Dei” founding Spanish revolutionary priest, then maybe stick with it. Charlie Cox takes on the priestly role as Josemaria Escrivá who is being investigated on the instructions of Pope John Paul II - he is a prime candidate for canonisation. It was cannon of another sort, though, that this journalist discovers played much more of a role in the life of many peo...