The Tears of Saint Peter

A charming medieval con-artist tale that blends romance and gentle satire with a warm, whimsical touch.

Directed by

Erich Hörtnagl

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Izabella Scorupco, Carl-Einar Häckner, Rolf Lassgård

Overview

Izabella Scorupco plays Carla, who is a con-artist somewhere in mediavel Sweden. Carla is disguised as a man and she is selling a "product" called Petri tårar (Tears of St. Peter). This product cures every sickness. In order to promote her product she promises to wake up from the dead all citizens of the town who have died within the last ten years. Both the bishop and the mayor are alarmed as they fear loss of influence over them and try to work against Carla. There are also many citizens who don't want to see their "loved ones" wake up from the dead. In order to make things more confusing, Carla and the son of the mayor, Mark, fall in love with each other.

How it feels

Whimsical, romantic, satirical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Deception, love, faith, power

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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