Apostasy (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Apostasy is a 2017 drama directed by Daniel Kokotajlo, starring Siobhan Finneran as Ivanna, Emily Gray and Molly Wright. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $434,336 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Daniel Kokotajlo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- iFeatures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Apostasy About?
The premise of Apostasy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A devout Jehovah’s Witness faces a painful crisis when she is compelled to disown her own sister due to a violation of religious doctrine. As the forced separation continues, she grapples with profound doubts and begins to question the very essence of divine love and the principles she has always held dear.
Apostasy Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- belief in god
- british
- jehovah's witness
- reference to jehovah
- teenage daughter
- reference to god
- subtitled scene
- religion
- mother daughter relationship
- religious male hierarchy
- female subjugation
- disfellowship
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- religious zealotry
- religious extremism
- religious nut
- female religious zealot
- female extremist
- cult mentality
- one word title
- evangelism
- baby daughter born
- death of daughter
- rigid rules
- attempted baby kidnapping
- grandmother kidnaps granddaughter
- unwed pregnancy
- insane mother
- female apostate
- unhappy ending
- mother versus daughter
Apostasy Cast & Characters
Siobhan Finneran leads the cast as Ivanna, with Emily Gray as Jehovah's Witness and Molly Wright as Alex. Directed by Daniel Kokotajlo; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Kokotajlo
- Siobhan Finneran as Ivanna
- Emily Gray as Jehovah's Witness
- Molly Wright as Alex
- Sacha Parkinson as Luisa
Also Starring in Apostasy
· 20 more- Robert Emms Steven
- James Quinn Elder Brian
- Bronwyn James Chloe
- Claire Hackett Deborah
- Steve Evets Brother Terry
- James Foster Elder Alan
- James Puddephatt Consultant
- Aqib Khan Umar
- Peter Slater Documentary film maker
- Jessica Baglow Cousin Michelle
- Wasim Zakir Brother Jatin
- Daisy Cooper-Kelly Girl
- Christian Foster Cousin Barry
- Clare McGlinn Aunty Linda
- Jacqueline Pilton Sister Murphy
- Lewis Fletcher Brother on Stage
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- Poppy Jhakra Doctor
- Chris Lindon Rory
- Harrison Newell-Parker Boy Solomon
- Kathleen Robb Girl
More from Daniel Kokotajlo
One more film directed by Daniel Kokotajlo: Starve Acre.
Apostasy Plot Summary
What happens in Apostasy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ivanna Whitling, a devoted Oldham-based Jehovah’s Witness, lives with her two adult daughters, Alex and Luisa, who share her faith and commitment to the congregation. [Alex], a gardener who has just turned eighteen, is healthy yet carries a medical condition that causes anemia, placing her at a critical crossroads where her beliefs prevent accepting a blood transfusion in an emergency. The younger Luisa attends college and, like her sister, is deeply rooted in the same religious community that shapes their daily lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Apostasy, scene by scene
Apostasy Box Office
Apostasy grossed $434,336 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$434.3K
- International
- $434.3K
Apostasy Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer Official UK Trailer
- Teaser UK Promo
How Well Do You Know Apostasy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the first name of the mother who lives with her two! adult daughters?
Apostasy Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Apostazija” and “叛教”.
- Also known as
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- Apostazija
- 叛教
- Apostasia
- Отступничество
- 어패스터시
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Apostasy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Apostasy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Apostasy?
Apostasy runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Apostasy released?
Apostasy was released on September 8, 2017.
Who directed Apostasy?
Apostasy was directed by Daniel Kokotajlo.
More films by Daniel Kokotajlo Who is in the cast of Apostasy?
Apostasy stars Siobhan Finneran as Ivanna, Emily Gray as Jehovah's Witness and Molly Wright as Alex, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Apostasy make at the box office?
Apostasy grossed $434,336 worldwide.
Does Apostasy have a post-credit scene?
No. Apostasy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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