The Secret Scripture

~Love is not a sin.

Overview

The hidden memoir of an elderly woman confined to a mental hospital reveals the history of her passionate yet tortured life, and of the religious and political upheavals in Ireland during the 1920s and 30s.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2017-03-23
Budget: $0
Revenue: $152761
Runtime: 108 min

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