The Crossroads

Apr 17, 2025

0h 17m

★ 0.0

Overview

Roman Catholic priest Anders has begun to doubt his role as a clergyman due to past misfortunes and experiences when the phone at the parish hall suddenly rings.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Slunk Films

KABELLARIUM

The Crossroads Trailers

Cast

Anders Lund

Jonathan Sand

Martin Steen

Ozcar Burfitt

Telefonmarodören (voice)

Louise Knutsson

Nyhetsuppläsare (voice)

Gabriel Sand

Poliskollega (voice)

Kalle Berglund

Pablo Heller (archive footage)

Simon Kasto

Fru Garbo (archive footage)

Maili Backlund

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