The Padre
# The Padre

The Padre is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.

## Plot

It tells the redemption tale of the Padre, a rehabilitated convict who is on the run from his dogged pursuer and father-in-law, a United States Marshal Nemes and his hired local police officer Gaspar in Colombia. A precocious teenager, Lena, is a stowaway with Padre who hopes to reach Minnesota. She blackmails and befriends him for joining his journey. The duo plans both a heist and getting away from vengeful Nemes.

## Cast

* Tim Roth as The Padre
* Nick Nolte as Nemes
* Luis Guzman as Gaspar
* Valeria Henríquez as Lena

## Production

Principal photography began in March 2017 in Bogota, Colombia. In November 2017, it was confirmed that Nolte completed all of his scenes.

## Reception

Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.

