Perfect Obedience (2014)

Name: Perfect Obedience
Genre: Drama
Released: 2014
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Juan Manuel Bernal, Alfonso Herrera, Luis Ernesto Franco, Sebastián Aguirre, Alejandro De Hoyos

1h 30m Mexico

Drama

Plot

Father Ángel de la Cruz, inspired by the controversial founder of the Legion of Christ, Marcial Maciel, leads a haunting exploration of faith and manipulation. Through the innocent perspective of 13-year-old Julián, the narrative unfolds as he leaves his nurturing family for the rigid environment of a seminary. Father Ángel takes a special interest in Julián, designating him as his cherished disciple and renaming him “Sacramento Santos.” As he immerses Julián in the doctrine of “perfect obedience,” the chilling lesson becomes clear: never challenge authority, no matter the cost.

Cast

Juan Manuel Bernal Alfonso Herrera Luis Ernesto Franco Sebastián Aguirre Alejandro De Hoyos Claudette Maillé Juan Ignacio Aranda Miguel Loyo Luciana González de León Juan Carlos Colombo Dagoberto Gama José Barrenechea Isabel Aerenlund Miguel Berjon Germán Bracco