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Broken Vows (1987)

“A priest who falls in love and doubts his beliefs and needs time to understand how he really feels.”

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Plot

Father Joseph Hennessey, a devout Catholic priest, finds his faith facing an unexpected trial when he steps into the home of a dying parishioner to perform last rites. What he anticipates to be a routine visit takes a mysterious turn as the man on his deathbed whispers a cryptic name - "Nim." Intrigued by the man's saintly aura and his enigmatic last words, Father Joseph is propelled into a labyrinth of secrets that reach far beyond the confines of his church. The mystery deepens when a striking young woman, revealed to be the enigmatic "Nim," enters Father Joseph’s church, seeking answers about the deceased. Together, they delve into the past, unraveling the man's life as a renowned artist living under several aliases, his works coveted by two shadowy gallery owners. However, the coils of the investigation soon pale in comparison to the unexpected emotions blossoming between Nim and Father Joseph. As the truth of the artist's murder emerges, Father Joseph is torn between his profound commitment to the church and the increasingly undeniable attraction he feels for Nim. His faith, once unshakeable, now teeters on the brink of crisis. His vows of celibacy clash with the powerful pull of love, throwing him into a tempest of doubt and desire. The resolution of the murder mystery ultimately becomes a catalyst for Father Joseph's personal metamorphosis, setting the stage for his own spiritual rebirth. The movie "Broken Vows" is a riveting journey into the heart of faith, love, and the mysteries of the human soul.

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Broken Vows is a drama movie featuring Tommy Lee Jones.

Broken Vows is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee, Plex, Plex Player, Tubi TV and Xumo Play and it's also available on fuboTV.