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Mother Teresa (1986) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1986 · 81 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Ann Petrie, Jeanette Petrie
- Starring
- Richard Attenborough, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa
The film follows Mother Teresa’s routine with her sisters as they serve the destitute in India and beyond, meeting the basic needs of the poor and the nuns while she balances her role as a globally recognized leader. It shows behind‑the‑scenes moments, including the solemn blessing ceremony that welcomes a new member into the Sisters of the Poor.
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