The Last Sin Eater (2007)

In seeking her own redemption from the man of whom she is most afraid, ten-year-old Cadi Forbes discovers a secret sin haunting her community of Welsh immigrants in 1850s Appalachia.

Director:

Michael Landon Jr.

Writers:

Brian Bird (screenplay), Michael Landon Jr. (screenplay)

Stars:

Louise Fletcher, Henry Thomas, Liana Liberato

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Louise Fletcher	...	Miz Elda
Henry Thomas	...	Man of God
Liana Liberato	...	Cadi Forbes
Soren Fulton	...	Fagan Kai
A.J. Buckley	...	Angor Forbes
Stewart Finlay-McLennan	...	Brogan Kai
Peter Wingfield	...	The Sin Eater
Elizabeth Lackey	...	Fia Forbes
Thea Rose	...	Lilybet
Kim Myers	...	Iona Kai
Gabrielle Fitzpatrick	...	Bletsung McLeod
Valerie Wildman	...	Gervase O'Dara
Anne Cullimore Decker	...	Granny Forbes
Michael Flynn	...	Laochailand Kai
Molly Jepson	...	Elen Forbes

Storyline

Appalachia, 1850. A generation ago a group of Welshmen came across the ocean to build a new existence and with them they brought their own traditions and rituals. One of them is the sin eater, a mysterious person, forced to live in the woods and mountains, only to come out when somebody dies. He then pawns his own soul to take away the sins of the deceased. 10 year old Cadi Forbes meets the sin eater for the first time at the funeral of her grandmother and is immediately intrigued. Cadi is torn by guilt over the death of her little sister Elen and wants the sin eater to redeem her. With the help of Fagen, son of the ruthless village leader Brogen, and the imaginary Lilybet, she starts a search to find him, but by doing so Cadi slowly, but surely unravels dark and terrible secrets.

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Plot Keywords:

christian film | sin eater | 1850s | dark secret | funeral | 

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Taglines:

A little girl's quest for redemption uncovers a dark secret... and the truth shall set her free.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, and some intense sequences of violence

Did You Know?

Goofs

Contrary to what is shown with the immigrant Welsh as superstitious pagans, the Welsh of the early 1800s had a strong Christian background, with the Church of England and an early Methodist movement being the most common denominations. Christianity, the bible, and Jesus would have been well known to anyone from Wales.

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Soundtracks

The Last Sin Eater
Composed by Mark McKenzie
Released by WORD Records

User Reviews

Very Enjoyable....

I had no idea what this movie was about however I did have some preconceived ideas about "sin eaters" coming from a Celtic background. Having said this....I very much enjoyed this movie, bad accents aside and little inaccuracies here and there, I would definitely recommend. A movie that can make me sad, happy, tearful and ultimately hopeful, is all right in my book!

This movie showed how fear can rule no matter what time or place, how old traditions and beliefs are not always the way to go, especially coming from the old world to the new. Man kinds inability at times to adapt to his surroundings is not only sad but can be brutal and horrific in the process. There is a moral in this story for all.

Happy viewing.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Last Sin Eater

Filming Locations:

Utah, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$245,000, 11 February 2007

Gross USA:

$388,390

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$388,390

Company Credits

Production Co:

Believe Pictures, The Last Sin Eater

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1