The Healer
In the shadowed aftermath of the Second World War, Giovanni Velasques returns to his quaint hometown nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Sicily’s mountains, bearing the scars of war inside and out. Haunted by wartime traumas, Giovanni’s tumultuous spirit finds solace in the wisdom of an elderly lady who unveils his extraordinary gift: the ability to harness the spirit of a departed soul and heal the tormented. But as Giovanni’s reputation as a healer grows, he finds himself on a collision course with two formidable adversaries: the church and the mafia. Torn between his mystical calling and societal pressures, he’s pushed into a corner of isolation, forcing him to forsake his magical calling and embrace the expected life of a family man and farmer. But will that sacred soul, worshipped like a god, truly be lost to oblivion?
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In the shadowed aftermath of the Second World War, Giovanni Velasques returns to his quaint hometown nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Sicily’s mountains, bearing the scars of war inside and out. Haunted by wartime traumas, Giovanni’s tumultuous spirit finds solace in the wisdom of an elderly lady who unveils his extraordinary gift: the ability to harness the spirit of a departed soul and heal the tormented. But as Giovanni’s reputation as a healer grows, he finds himself on a collision course with two formidable adversaries: the church and the mafia. Torn between his mystical calling and societal pressures, he’s pushed into a corner of isolation, forcing him to forsake his magical calling and embrace the expected life of a family man and farmer. But will that sacred soul, worshipped like a god, truly be lost to oblivion?
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Giuseppe Carleo, Carlo Cannella
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Runtime:109 minutes
Studio:Favorita Film, El Deseo
Cast
Giuseppe Carleo
Director
Maziar Firouzi
Giovanni Velasques
Marilù Pipitone
Angela Caruso
Serena Barone
Mariannina
Maurizio Bologna
Padre Pino
Alessio Barone
Peppe Schifani
Sergio Vespertino
Franco Faraci
Claudio Collovà
Don Minicu
Vincenzo Amato
Eric Marchese
Massimo Cagnina
Zù Mimì
Aglaia Mora
Donna Carmela
Salvo Piparo
Filippo, lo stalliere
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