After a series of miracles follow the death of its patriarch, a remote Colombian town pushes for his beatification. But his teenage daughter’s changing body threatens to expose the truth about the saint everyone believes in.
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A truly unique and original story that blends genres and follows its protagonist in a deeply empathetic and sensitive way. I loved it and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it makes it to the next round. Highly recommended!
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Loved it!!! Creepy, tragic, tense, and funny all at the same time. I found the story really compelling, and with huge potential to become a visually stunning and engaging movie — 10/10!
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I couldn’t agree more—the suspense really kept me hooked. 
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Thank you all for taking the time to read and for your kind words 
Really glad you liked the story!!
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Hi there, welcome to the forum and thanks for joining us! We’re big fans of the screenplay. What would you say are the best comps for Lenten Season?
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I’ve only read the treatment so far. It’s super engaging.
A note…when I went to vote, the question asked about a story point…I didn’t see that beat in the treatment. I went back over the treatment several times to see where I missed it…and I just can’t find the correct answer. I mean, it’s entirely possible I missed the story beat more than once, but, it’s also possible that the question is answered by the script, but not the treatment.
I voted. High marks. Just want to make sure the writer gets credit for a good score.
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The screenplay creates a very strong and cohesive visual atmosphere. It contains memorable images and a clear sense of an authorial world. Through the characters’ behavior, the text skillfully paints a dark, vivid portrait of life in a small town and its harsh mores.
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Hi!
I’d say it sits somewhere between female-driven Latin American cinema - like The Milk of Sorrow or Clara Sola - and something more raw and intimate, like American Honey. Then with a subtle surreal, satirical take on religion on top.
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Hey there
Thanks for the feedback! Glad to see the story is resonating.
Did you manage to find the answer in the treatment? I’d be curious to know what the question was (don’t know if you can share that in here though).
I sent you a message. Wasn’t sure if I should share it in here.
Best,
Paul
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I was looking forward to the script based on all the comments but got to admit it didn’t grab me like I thought it would. Thought Benjamin might be exposed to the town in some way and kept waiting for the daughter to be vindicated. Also do we ever find out why the guy from the mine hated Benjamin so much?
I think an ending that made people realize it was Benjamin’s death, not his life, was what helped break the drought would have been better. And when they still judge the daughter harshly and she leaves, she takes the rain with her and the town is punished for how they treated her. That feels more satisfying to me at least. (I’m picturing a shot where we literally watch her bus driving away and rain clouds following her from the townspeople’s perspective)
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I had a great time with this. Between ‘Dirt’ and ‘Lenton Season’ there’s two fantastic options for hateable towns that act as villains.
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To be honest, I understood it differently—I mean, I think that’s exactly the point: even though everyone knows what Benjamin did, Noemi will not be forgiven.
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I feel the same about it – would love to watch it some day soon!
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Hi there, thanks for your feedback! I’m sorry to hear that the story didn’t grab you as much as you thought it would, but it’s really super cool that you took the time to read the script
Exposing Benjamin in some way - or not - has always been a big topic throughout the writing and rewriting process. I think, in the end, it’s unnecessary, as everybody already sort of knows about him. Catholic societies tend to thrive on open secrets. Isolating and pressuring Noemi is a way to keep the myth this community is desperate to build alive, as a means of concealing an otherwise hopeless reality. The ending actually points to that idea: Noemi is able to break free, while the community desperately keeps clinging (quite literally) to its saint.
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