Pentecost (2011)

In the heart of Ireland, 1977, a young football enthusiast named Damian Lynch (Scott Graham) finds himself embroiled in a test of faith and devotion to his beloved sport. Once a dutiful altar boy, an unfortunate incident involving Father O'Toole and the church altar has plunged him into a dilemma. Damian's fervor for football is matched only by his embarrassment when his father, Pat Lynch (Michael McElhatton), imposes a harsh punishment: a three-month ban from all things football, a sentence akin to a living nightmare for the young Liverpool fan. The timing couldn't be worse. Liverpool FC, Damian's adored team, is on the precipice of their first European Cup final, a match that Damian longs to witness. Salvation, however, presents itself in an unexpected guise. The local parish requires a trained altar boy for an upcoming mass to be officiated by the visiting Archbishop. Despite the church elders' hesitation, Damian is the only suitable candidate. In a surprising turn of events, Pat offers his son a chance at redemption and a way to lift his football ban - if he can flawlessly perform his duties at the Archbishop's mass. The stakes are high: succeed and watch Liverpool's historic match, or fail and face an interminable extension of his punishment. Guided by Mr. Quinn's inspiring locker room pep talk and driven by thoughts of his beloved Liverpool, Damian is thrust into a tumultuous journey of faith, football, and forgiveness. Will he uphold the sanctity of the mass or fall prey to his football fantasies? "Pentecost" is an enthralling tale that skillfully blends the trials of boyhood with the passion of a die-hard sports fan.

Pentecost is a comedy movie featuring Andrew Bennett and directed by Peter McDonald.

Pentecost is currently streaming on Fandor.