Adaptation of the 1939 novel by Rumer Godden. A group of nuns face challenges in the hostile environment of a remote old Himalayan palace that they wish to make a convent.
Genre: Drama
Cast:Gemma Arterton , Aisling Franciosi , Nila Aalia , Patsy Ferran , Rosie Cavaliero , Gianni Gonsalves , Soumil Malla , Alessandro Nivola , Wayne Llewellyn , Dipika Kunwar , Chaneil Kular , Karen Bryson , Jim Broadbent , Diana Rigg , Aashish Shrestha , Gina McKee , Prabal Sonam Ghising , Komal Ghambole
With the help of Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh and the Sisters of St. Faith run a school at the mysterious palace of Mopu in the Himalayas; but some believe the place is haunted.
Sister Clodagh begins to lose control of the convent. Meanwhile, feelings come to a head between Clodagh, Ruth and Mr. Dean at the Christmas celebration.
As Dilip Rai and Kanchi are discovered together, Clodagh and Ruth clash over Mr. Dean. Meanwhile, all the nuns confront their desires -- with tragic consequences.