title: The Padre
text: # The Padre
  
  The Padre is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.
  
  ## Plot
  
  It tells the redemption tale of the Padre, a rehabilitated convict who is on the run from his dogged pursuer and father-in-law, a United States Marshal Nemes and his hired local police officer Gaspar in Colombia. A precocious teenager, Lena, is a stowaway with Padre who hopes to reach Minnesota. She blackmails and befriends him for joining his journey. The duo plans both a heist and getting away from vengeful Nemes.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Tim Roth as The Padre
  * Nick Nolte as Nemes
  * Luis Guzman as Gaspar
  * Valeria Henríquez as Lena
  
  ## Production
  
  Principal photography began in March 2017 in Bogota, Colombia. In November 2017, it was confirmed that Nolte completed all of his scenes.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.
  
  