In 1954, a mother takes her young daughter to church. Certainly not an uncommon episode for many Americans, but for these two it is. Turns out, Nora Harris (Julianne Nicholson) is in an unhappy marriage with a boorish and (essentially) absent husband. Tired, and a bit scared, of her parents’ constant screaming, young Cathleen describes the church service as “peaceful.” Cathleen continues to seek refuge within the church walls. Eventually, a nun invites Nora to consider enrolling her daughter in the local Catholic school.
Novitiate
Novitiate
Novitiate
In 1954, a mother takes her young daughter to church. Certainly not an uncommon episode for many Americans, but for these two it is. Turns out, Nora Harris (Julianne Nicholson) is in an unhappy marriage with a boorish and (essentially) absent husband. Tired, and a bit scared, of her parents’ constant screaming, young Cathleen describes the church service as “peaceful.” Cathleen continues to seek refuge within the church walls. Eventually, a nun invites Nora to consider enrolling her daughter in the local Catholic school.