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A priest of a small congregation in upstate New York grapples with mounting despair brought on by tragedy, worldly concerns and a tormented past.
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FIRST REFORMED is the name of an old church built in 1767 that is still standing in the film of the same name. The film’s subject is Reverend Toller (Ethan Hawke), a good-hearted God-fearing man but one who questions his faith after the death of his son, that also resulted in his marriage break-up. Toller is lonely. Toller is also ill with a cancerous tumour.
The film is directed by Paul Schrader, known for his serious films. His best movies include BLUE COLLAR, CAT PEOPLE and AFFLICTION, the latter film winning James Coburn the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
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