According to Matthew

According to Matthew

Year: 2018

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: Chandran Rutnam

CrimeThriller

For the love of a woman, he broke God’s commandments A highly respected priest conspires with his mistress to poison both her husband and his own wife.

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1

Eunice introduces the couple to Father Pieris after daily communion

After the daily communion, Eunice Pieris introduces the young couple Randy Reynolds and Daphne Reynolds to her husband. The couple has just joined their church, and Father Pieris begins a connection with them through the church community.

After daily communion Hometown church
2

Introduction to Steven, the Cricket Captain-in-training

Father Pieris introduces Randy and Daphne to Steven, a cricket captain who is studying at the Police Academy to become an officer. The trio forms a social circle as Steven befriends them through church and sport.

Soon after Church hall / town
3

Daphne hired as secretary and housed with the Pierises

Father Pieris suggests hiring Daphne as his secretary and she begins typing his book. The couple moves her into the Pieris household, giving her accommodation on site. This marks the start of a professional relationship that turns personal.

Next day Father Pieris's office / Pieris home
4

Randy joins the cricket team and praises Father Pieris

Randy joins the local cricket team and often praises Father Pieris for helping them achieve financial stability during hard times. He shares this with Steven, highlighting the priest's generosity and influence. The relationship among them grows as the couple leans on the Pierises.

Ongoing Cricket field / town
5

Daphne flirts and offers help

One evening after work, Daphne thanks Father Pieris and provocatively offers that he should ask if he needs anything. The moment marks the beginning of a more intimate dynamic between them. Daphne's boldness foreshadows the affair.

Evening Office
6

Morning kiss and growing suspicion

The next morning, Father Pieris caresses Daphne's shoulder and the pair kiss, closing the room door and curtains to continue. Sister June, who teaches nearby, notices the door and window are closed and grows suspicious. The affair begins to threaten the church's image.

Next morning Office
7

Eunice sends Daphne to London; rainy night indiscretion

Father Pieris insists Eunice visit their children in London, while Randy is away for cricket. On a rainy night after a late exorcism, Father Pieris and Daphne, knowing they are alone, give in to their passion and have sex. The affair becomes a settled pattern.

Rainy night Pieris home / London travel vicinity
8

Randy's hypoglycemia and death

Randy falls seriously ill with severe hypoglycemia and is hospitalized. Despite treatment, his condition deteriorates and he dies. The death hints at foul play as the investigation begins.

After the affair escalates Hospital
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Eunice's illness and coma

Eunice returns home after Randy's death and falls ill with severe hypoglycemia again, eventually slipping into a coma. Her condition fluctuates as doctors try to stabilize her. The mystery deepens as suspicions point toward a hidden influence behind the illness.

Following Randy's death Home and hospital
10

Medical investigators connect the pattern

Dr. Terrance and Dr. Mohan review Eunice's treatment and recall a similar case where a non-diabetic patient had hypoglycemia ending in death despite dextrose. They suspect Father Pieris is connected to both patients and inform District Medical Officer Dr. Ferry, who assigns Detective Cruse to investigate.

During Eunice's illness Hospitals / medical facilities
11

Eunice dies; investigation intensifies

As the investigation unfolds, Eunice dies. The disturbing pattern raises serious questions about the pastor's role in the deaths. The case moves toward formal inquiry.

During investigation Hospitals
12

Steven's evidence corroborates suspicions

Steven, alerted by his girlfriend and others, secretly gathers scientific evidence that supports the doctors' suspicions. His findings strengthen the case against Father Pieris. The town begins to turn against the priest.

During investigation Steven's investigation location
13

Arrest and murder charges

Father Pieris is arrested and charged with double murder. The evidence points to his administration of Euglocon-laced chicken and beef liver to Randy Reynolds and Eunice Pieris. The court case begins.

After Steven's evidence Police station
14

Trial, conviction, and sentence

During the trial, the prosecution proves beyond a reasonable doubt that Pieris used Euglocon-laced meals to kill Randy and Eunice, not pancreatic cancer as claimed by the defense. He is convicted and sentenced to death. The community feels betrayed by a trusted figure.

During the trial Courtroom

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