The Mass Is Ended

In this poignant Italian drama, Nanni Moretti returns to his hometown of Rome as a disillusioned young priest, only to discover that even small gestures may not be enough to ease the collective pain and despair that has settled over his friends and family since the defeat of their radical revolution. As he struggles to connect with those around him, he finds himself torn between his desire for peace and his sense of duty as a spiritual leader. Will he find a way to bring happiness back to those he loves, or will the weight of responsibility prove too much to bear?