The Pretender

Year: 1987

Runtime: 38 mins

Language: English

Director: Dave Christiano

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A carefree high‑schooler sets his sights on a devout Christian classmate and begins feigning religious devotion to win her affection. As he adopts church rituals and moral lessons, his act deepens, and he gradually discovers genuine faith and personal transformation.

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