The Secret Scripture (2016)

A woman keeps a diary of her extended stay at a mental hospital.

Director:

Jim Sheridan

Writers:

Sebastian Barry (based on the novel by), Jim Sheridan

Stars:

Rooney Mara, Aidan Turner, Theo James

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Rooney Mara	...	Rose
Aidan Turner	...	Jack Conroy
Theo James	...	Father Gaunt
Eric Bana	...	Dr. Grene
Vanessa Redgrave	...	Lady Rose
Adrian Dunbar	...	Dr. Hart
Jack Reynor	...	Michael McNulty
Susan Lynch	...	Nurse
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor	...	McCabe
Pauline McLynn	...	Anne McCartney
Omar Sharif Jr.	...	Daniel O'Brien
John Connors	...	Joe Brady
Elva Trill	...	Pregnant Woman
Charlie Kelly	...	Beau
Laurence O'Fuarain	...	Detective

Storyline

Roseanne McNulty must vacate the soon-to-be demolished mental institution in Roscommon, Ireland that she's called home for over 50 years. The hospital's psychiatrist, Dr. William Grene, is called in to assess her condition. He finds himself intrigued by Roseanne's seemingly inscrutable rituals and tics, and her fierce attachment to her Bible, which she has over the decades transformed into a palimpsest of scripture, drawings, and cryptic diary entries. As Grene delves deeper into Roseanne's past, we see her as a young woman, whose charisma proves seductive. We learn that she moved to Sligo to work in her aunt's café, fell in love with a dashing fighter pilot, and that a local priest fell tragically in love with her.

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Plot Keywords:

1940s | three word title | female protagonist | female mental patient | irish | 

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Taglines:

Time doesn't forget.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic content, some sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jessica Chastain was originally attached to star as young Roseanne McNulty but dropped out and was replaced by Rooney Mara.

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Goofs

When Michael prepares to leave Rose and re-join the war, he dresses in his formal uniform and prepares to go. But he hasn't shaved, which is part of the look of the actor who plays him (Jack Reynor) and not "regulation" for the services during World War II.

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Quotes

Lady Rose: Anything you see with love is the truth.

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Soundtracks

The Rattlin' Bog
Traditional Air
Performed by Richie Kelly & Pat Ryan
© Secret Films Ltd.

User Reviews

Very underrated movie

An intriguing story, great acting, some things could have surely been better, but overall it's more than just a good movie, much better than one could tell from it's imdb 6.7 rating

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 October 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tss

Filming Locations:

County Wicklow, Ireland

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$694,981

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Ireland, Apollo Media, Ferndale Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.40 : 1 Anamorphic