The Healer

The Healer — Plot

In the shadowed aftermath of the Second World War, Giovanni Velasques returns to his quaint hometown nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Sicily’s mountains, bearing the scars of war inside and out. Haunted by wartime traumas, Giovanni’s tumultuous spirit finds solace in the wisdom of an elderly lady who unveils his extraordinary gift: the ability to harness the spirit of a departed soul and heal the tormented. But as Giovanni’s reputation as a healer grows, he finds himself on a collision course with two formidable adversaries: the church and the mafia. Torn between his mystical calling and societal pressures, he’s pushed into a corner of isolation, forcing him to forsake his magical calling and embrace the expected life of a family man and farmer. But will that sacred soul, worshipped like a god, truly be lost to oblivion?

• Release date
• September 26, 2024
• Runtime
• 109 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Giuseppe Carleo

The Healer — Cast

Maziar Firouzi Giovanni Velasques Marilù Pipitone Angela Caruso Serena Barone Mariannina Maurizio Bologna Padre Pino Alessio Barone Peppe Schifani Sergio Vespertino Franco Faraci Claudio Collovà Don Minicu Vincenzo Amato Eric Marchese