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94 min

A repressed philosophy professor, Dr. John Jorissen, is employed at Ridgemont College, a small liberal arts school in the American Midwest. He teaches an introductory course and is writing a book on renowned Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Haunted by a long-buried transgression and the sudden return of its victim, he descends into a crisis of guilt, desire, and spiritual reckoning.

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Top Cast: Jack Huston, Sofia Boutella, Daniel Zovatto, Shiloh Fernandez, Dana Delany, Bill Pullman, Karl Glusman, Jamie Addison

Genre: Drama

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