Film Friday: The New Boy

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Sister Eileen (Cate Blanchett) runs a monastery for Aboriginal children in a remote part of Australia in the 1940s. When a new boy is brought to her in the dead of night, she initially treats him like any other, until she learns of his mysterious powers. Faced with a choice between protecting his indigenous spirit and preserving her Christian teachings, Sister Eileen is caught between her traditions and the truth she sees before her.

Drama, 2023, NR, 1hr 56min

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