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The Missionary

1982 · 90 min

A dry, gently absurd British comedy of manners that ambles through Edwardian drawing rooms and docklands with a wink and a shrug.

Overview: In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England, where his bishop gives him his new assignment - to minister to London's prostitutes.
How it feels: Satirical, whimsical, light and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, sexuality, class, identity
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
sexuality
class
identity
betrayal
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong