Pieces of Dreams

Pieces of Dreams

Year: 1970

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: Daniel Haller

RomanceDrama

The most provocative love story of our time… The love story of a priest. A young priest questions his faith after he falls in love with a social worker.

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1

Lind arrives at the hospital and meets Pamela

Father Gregory Lind, a Catholic priest unhappy in his life, arrives at the local hospital after being told one of his charges is dying from a car-theft attempt. He crosses paths with Pamela Gibson, a widowed social worker who works at the Community Center. Together they decide to investigate what happened to the deceased teen and why he was connected to them.

Local hospital
2

Lind and Pamela form a pact to uncover the teen's story

The priest and the social worker commit to learning more about the deceased teenager. They start tracing relationships and circumstances surrounding the boy’s death, laying the groundwork for their investigation. Their collaboration marks the first step in the emotional and moral conflicts that follow.

Hospital/Community Center
3

They check Estella Rios, the teen's pregnant girlfriend

Lind and Pamela locate Estella Rios, the boy's underage girlfriend who is pregnant. They discover the gravity of the situation and the tensions about what should be done next. The discovery raises moral questions that strain their partnership.

Estella's location
4

Lind learns Pamela may have taken Estella for an abortion

Lind uncovers that Pamela may have taken Estella to obtain an abortion, which shocks him and tests their trust. The revelation sparks a heated argument about abortion and the right course of action. The partners' relationship becomes unsettled as they grapple with competing ethical views.

Mrs. Rios' home
5

Estella miscarries in the hospital

Estella ends up in the hospital and experiences a miscarriage. The event intensifies the emotional stakes for both Lind and Pamela and deepens the complexity of their investigation. Their previously shared purpose is now clouded by personal turmoil.

Local hospital
6

Pamela breaks down; Lind becomes intimate with her

Pamela collapses emotionally after the miscarriage, and Lind consoles her. They end up being intimate at her home, an act that complicates their moral and professional boundaries. The moment deepens their bond while further blurring Lind's commitment to the priesthood.

Pamela's home
7

They retreat for a weekend in the mountains

To escape the strain of their complicated relationship and duties, they take a romantic weekend in the mountains. The trip provides a respite but also intensifies questions about Lind's future and his ability to remain a priest. Their connection grows despite unanswered conflicts.

The mountains
8

Lind seeks family support; his mother rejects him

Lind travels to his family to seek support for leaving the priesthood. His mother rejects his desire and forbids him from leaving the life he has chosen. The cold reception fuels his inner conflict and resolves little of his dilemma.

Lind's family home
9

Lind vacations and works in a Santa Fe hospital

Feeling alienated, Lind takes a vacation and works in a hospital in Santa Fe. The change of scene loosens the priestly ties but does not resolve his struggle about love, faith, and duty. He continues to wrestle with whether to abandon the priesthood.

Santa Fe
10

A parish priest confronts Pamela to end the affair

Unbeknownst to Lind, a priest from his parish visits Pamela and tries to force her to leave him alone, accusing her of trying to destroy his future. Pamela resists his pressure and asserts her own wishes. The clash reveals outside pressure bearing down on their relationship.

Pamela's location
11

Pamela and Lind argue about choosing love or priesthood

Pamela returns to Lind and they argue about whether he should choose between their relationship and his vocation. She presses him to decide, highlighting the incompatible loyalties at stake. The fight underscores the central tension of the story.

Lind's parish/home
12

Lind tells the Bishop he wants to leave the priesthood

Lind goes to Albuquerque to meet the Bishop and explain his wish to leave the priesthood. He hopes to secure a future with Pamela, free from his vows. The conversation raises questions about authority and personal destiny.

Bishop's office
13

The Bishop cannot release him from his vows

The Bishop makes clear he cannot grant Lind's desire to depart the priesthood. The news leaves Lind without a decision and deepens the sense that his path forward is not simple. The religious institution's rules collide with his personal longing.

Bishop's office
14

Lind leaves the priesthood and starts a life with Pamela

In the finale, Lind is no longer a priest and finds Pamela, declaring that he chooses her. They begin a new life together, leaving behind the conflicts and restrictions of the priestly calling. The ending emphasizes personal happiness over institutional fidelity.

Pamela's location

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