: The story explores forbidden love, religious corruption in mid-20th century Ireland, and the harrowing treatment of women accused of "societal" transgressions.
: Features standout performances by Rooney Mara , Vanessa Redgrave , Jack Reynor , and Theo James . The Secret Scripture (2016) - IMDb : The story explores forbidden love, religious corruption
: Based on Sebastian Barry’s award-winning novel, the film follows Rose McNulty (played by Rooney Mara as a young woman and Vanessa Redgrave as an elderly patient), who has been confined to an Irish mental institution for 50 years. As the hospital nears demolition, a psychiatrist ( Eric Bana ) investigates her past, uncovering a hidden diary written in the margins of a Bible. : The story explores forbidden love