The Carpenter's Son

Synopsis

This stark, allegorical horror film follows a mysterious family unit—a Mother, a Father, and their young Son—living in hiding in the turbulent Roman-ruled Middle East. As the family attempts to mold the Son into their perfect image, his divine destiny struggles against his raw, volatile humanity. The story charts the young boy's horrifying journey as he begins to realize the terrifying sacrifices his parents are willing to make to fulfill his ultimate, preordained purpose.