MOVIE

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

1996 · 96 min · Drama

A story of doomed love

In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.