The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener

Plot

An altar boy and a gardener decide to break a long and painful silence by denouncing the Catholic priest who abused them as minors. This unprecedented incident in Costa Rica causes the priest to flee, becoming a fugitive from the law and Interpol. The young people unite to find him. Will justice be served this time?

About The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener

The Altar Boy, the Priest and the Gardener (Spanish: El monaguillo, el cura y el jardinero) is a 2025 Costa Rican documentary film written, co-produced, co-filmed, co-edited and directed by Juan Manuel Fernández. It follows the testimonies and search for justice of two men who were sexually abused as children by the priest Mauricio Víquez Lizano. It was selected as the Costa Rican entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

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