An epic portrayal of Faith, Forgiveness and Redemption.
A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father’s former friends, a candidate for canonization. Uncovering the two men’s complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War unveils a compelling drama filled with passion, betrayal, love and religion. An action packed story set during a murderous time in history that ultimately serves the present by revealing the importance and timeless power of forgiveness.
MPAA: Rated PG-13 for violence and combat sequences, some language and thematic elements.
Principal Cast: Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley and Dougray Scott
Director: Roland Joffé Theatrical Release: May 6, 2011

Manolo rejects the offering of love and faith from his childhood friend Josemaria.
Themes: Love-Brotherly, Doubt, Suffering, Bitterness, Belief, Faith, Backslide, Atheism, Denial
2:42
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Josemaria gets a revelation from God, where he learns that the glory of God can be found in everyone and everything.
Themes: Seeking God, Revelation, Worship, Prayer, Body of Christ, Significance, Vision, Lessons
2:32
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Josemaria approaches his superior about creating a ministry outside of the church that seeks God everywhere.
Themes: Ministry, Religion, Love, Creation/Creator, Tradition, Church, Fellowship, Community, Seeking God
1:45
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Actor, Wes Bentley, talks about how he identified to the character of Manolo and was able to get sober on the set of There Be Dragons.
Themes: Love, Anger, Addiction, Meaningless, Drugs, Lost, Brokenness, Vice, Transformation
3:49
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Rising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life.
2:39
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A series of interviews and scenes from the film that focus on the lesson of overcoming selfishness.
Themes: Ministry, Selfishness, Selfless, Giving, Appreciation, Servanthood, Fulfillment, Paradigm Shift, Joy
4:05
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A series of interviews and scenes from the film that focus on the lesson of overcoming unforgiveness.
Themes: Unforgiveness, Forgiveness, Bitterness, Depression, Fear, Prayer, Hate, Peace, Freedom
4:25
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A series of interviews and scenes from the film that focus on the lesson of overcoming doubt and turning to faith.
Themes: Doubt, Faith, Atheism, God's Nature, Seeking God, Pain, Suffering, Providence, Accepting Christ
6:09
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A series of interviews and scenes from the film that focus on the lesson on isolation.
Themes: Isolation, Loneliness, Drugs, Selfishness, Addiction, Shame, Community, Fellowship, Relationships
4:39
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