7.7IMDb32k votes
Directed by Emeric Pressburger
With Deborah Kerr · Sabu · David Farrar
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A group of Anglican nuns struggles to maintain their faith and purpose while facing temptations in the Himalayas.
the plot
contains spoilers
- a group of anglican nuns are sent to a mountain in the himalayas
- the nuns are housed in an odd old palace
- the nuns work to establish a school and a hospital
- sister ruth falls for a government worker, mr. dean
- sister ruth begins to question her vow of celibacy
- sister clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love
awards & recognition
- Oscar Winner
- Won 2 Oscars.
- 6 wins & 1 nomination total.
where to watch
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