Excellent right up to, but not including, the end

Rating: 7/10 (2 January 2019)

This tale of early Christianity in Japan is heartwrenching. Garfield's character is extremely relatable, and his performance is quite moving. My only complaint is with the ending, which I wish showed an inspiring level of willpower, a less ambiguous subversion, or at least a less drawn-out ending. As it stands, the ending is so lengthy that you begin to question the meaning of the final scene, even though that scene is supposed to be unambiguous.
I would highly recommend this film to any Catholic.