The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener
El monaguillo, el cura y el jardinero
“When the silence breaks”
Synopsis
An altar boy and a gardener decide to break a long and painful silence by denouncing the Catholic priest who abused them as minors. This unprecedented incident in Costa Rica causes the priest to flee, becoming a fugitive from the law and Interpol. The young people unite to find him. Will justice be served this time?
Top Cast
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Costa Rica Festival Internacional de Cine
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Manuel Fernandez
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Manuel Fernandez
- Original Title
- El monaguillo, el cura y el jardinero
- Country of Origin
- Costa Rica
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Biofilms Producciones, Nativo CIne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Manuel Fernandez
Juan Manuel Fernandez
Juan Manuel Fernandez, Laura Angel
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Manuel Fernandez
Director
Juan Manuel Fernandez
Writer
Juan Manuel Fernandez
Director of Photography
Laura Angel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener
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What is The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener about?
An altar boy and a gardener decide to break a long and painful silence by denouncing the Catholic priest who abused them as minors. This unprecedented incident in Costa Rica causes the priest to flee, becoming a fugitive from the law and Interpol. The young people unite to find him. Will justice be served this time?
Who directed The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener?
The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener was directed by Juan Manuel Fernandez.
Who stars in The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener?
The principal cast of The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener includes Anthony Venegas Abarca, Josué Alvarado Quirós.
When was The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener released and how long is it?
The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.