The Holy Requiem (2025)
Nothing is ever free. Even Jesus knew that death was the price of redemption.
A troubled man, Marcus, seeks redemption in a church but finds himself entangled in a dark web of crime and corruption led by Father Thomas, a priest with sinister secrets. As Marcus tries to escape his past, he becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of power, betrayal, and faith. With the help of Sister Maria, who harbors her own scars, and the relentless Agent Nyakundi, Marcus must decide whether to embrace his sins or expose the corruption within the holy grounds. But redemption comes at a cost-one that might claim his life.
Director: James Ongige
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: September 4, 2025
Cast
- James Ongige - Forensics guy
- Jasper Ameka - Marcus
- Joy Gichara - Sister Maria
- Dominic Mutemi - Father Thomas
- Maxwel Thocho - Agent Nyakundi
- Nyokabi Ngugi - Detective Chebet
- Steve Kimani - James Kang’ethe
- Leon Ishmael - Forensics Guy
- Mary Heta - Bystander
Screenplay
- James Ongige
- James Ongige (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Mary Heta
Editing: Agnes Kishiki, Marvin Marisin
Production: Lohkast, Lohkast Pictures, Lohkast Audio
Country: Kenya
Budget: $450
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Ongige
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Holy Requiem about?
- A troubled man, Marcus, seeks redemption in a church but finds himself entangled in a dark web of crime and corruption led by Father Thomas, a priest with sinister secrets. As Marcus tries to escape his past, he becomes an unwitting pawn in a dangerous game of power, betrayal, and faith. With the help of Sister Maria, who harbors her own scars, and the relentless Agent Nyakundi, Marcus must decide whether to embrace his sins or expose the corruption within the holy grounds. But redemption comes at a cost-one that might claim his life.
- Who directed The Holy Requiem?
- The Holy Requiem was directed by James Ongige.
- Who stars in The Holy Requiem?
- The Holy Requiem stars James Ongige, Jasper Ameka, Joy Gichara, Dominic Mutemi, Maxwel Thocho, Nyokabi Ngugi.
- How long is The Holy Requiem?
- The Holy Requiem has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is The Holy Requiem?
- The Holy Requiem is a Thriller, Drama, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Holy Requiem?
- The Holy Requiem had a budget of $450.
- Where was The Holy Requiem produced?
- The Holy Requiem was produced in Kenya.