The Seminarian (2010)

A closeted student at a conservative theological seminary, struggles to come to terms with his nurtured beliefs and coming out to himself, his friends, and his only surviving family member. At this low point mentally and emotionally, Ryan ends up in a troubled online relationship which leads him to question everything he has known about God and Love.

Director:

Joshua Lim

Writer:

Joshua Lim

Stars:

Mark Cirillo, Linda J. Carter, Philip Willcox

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Mark Cirillo	...	Ryan Goodman
Linda J. Carter	...	Cindy Goodman
Philip Willcox	...	Professor Craig
Alexander Matute	...	Kevin (as Alex Matute)
Javier Montoya	...	Anthony
Matthew Hannon	...	Gerald
Derek Renn	...	Eugene
Jessica Kemejuk	...	Kelli (as Jessica Blythe)
Jason Grasl	...	Dat
Eric Parker Bingham	...	Bradley
Jo McLachlan	...	Lorree
Ray Barnhart	...	Jeff

Storyline

A closeted student at a conservative theological seminary, struggles to come to terms with his nurtured beliefs and coming out to himself, his friends, and his only surviving family member. At this low point mentally and emotionally, Ryan ends up in a troubled online relationship which leads him to question everything he has known about God and Love.

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Plot Keywords:

male full frontal nudity | seminarian | gay | pubic hair | male pubic hair | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

I Cannot Recommend This Movie--I Want My Time Back

Is it a spoiler when I say this movie left me depressed?

If you want to watch a seemingly endless rambling movie that is depressing, then I highly recommend The Seminarian. If on the other hand you don't want to waste one hour and 41 minutes where when you get to the end you sit there wondering why anyone would even make such a film—then I don't recommend it. My guess is that the author of this piece is a very unhappy man and wants you do be as well. Like, "Love is a curse from God and why should I be the only one that suffers? I want my audience to suffer as well." This film was not for me and I am pretty angry that Josh Middleton of GPhilly recommended it. I wish I could sue to get my time back. I obviously won't watch anything else he recommends or that Joshua Lim, the writer and director, makes. I don't need my every movie to have a happy go lucky happily ever after ending...but God. It's a good thing I'm not suicidal!