Dreflix: The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener

The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener

When the silence breaks

An altar boy and a gardener decide to break a long and painful silence by denouncing the Catholic priest who abused them as minors. This unprecedented incident in Costa Rica causes the priest to flee, becoming a fugitive from the law and Interpol. The young people unite to find him. Will justice be served this time?

2025

1h 25min

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Anthony Venegas Abarca
Josué Alvarado Quirós

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