The Padre


The Padre is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol, and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.

Plot

It tells the redemption tale of the Padre, a rehabilitated convict who is on the run from his dogged pursuer and father-in-law, a United States Marshal Nemes and his hired local police officer Gaspar in Colombia. A precocious teenager, Lena, is a stowaway with Padre who hopes to reach Minnesota. She blackmails and befriends him for joining his journey. The duo plans both a heist and getting away from vengeful Nemes.

Cast

  • Tim Roth as The Padre
  • Nick Nolte as Nemes
  • Luis Guzmán as Gaspar
  • Valeria Henríquez as Lena

    Production

Principal photography began in March 2017 in Bogotá, Colombia. In November 2017, it was confirmed that Nolte completed all of his scenes.

Reception

of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.