Novitiate
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Overview
In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2017-10-27
Budget: $0
Revenue: $580346
Runtime: 123 min
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