Thy Kingdom Come (film) explained

Thy Kingdom Come is a 2018 American documentary short film directed by Eugene Richards and starring Javier Bardem.^{[1] [2]} It is a spinoff of Terrence Malick's 2012 feature film To the Wonder with Bardem playing the same Midwestern priest character.^[3] Thy Kingdom Come consists of cut footage from To the Wonder.^[4]

Summary

With Bardem playing the role of Catholic parish priest Father Quintana, the film follows unscripted conversations and interactions between the real-life residents of a small Oklahoma town. The residents remain unaware that Bardem is playing a fictional priest as they share their lives of hardship, longing, and hope, including stories from individuals such as a loveless elderly woman, an inmate who's waited weeks for a letter, a Ku Klux Klansman seeking redemption, etc.

Cast

• Javier Bardem
• Callie Elred
• Tasia Moore

Release

Thy Kingdom Come premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 10, 2018.^[5]

Reception

Bradley Gibson of Film Threat gave the film a 7 out of 10.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hoai-Tran Bui. 'Thy Kingdom Come' Trailer: Real-Life Americans Confess to Javier Bardem in 'To the Wonder' Spin-Off. 19 February 2018. Slash Film. 27 November 2020.
2. Web site: Chitwood. Adam. 'Thy Kingdom Come' Trailer Reveals a Surprise Spinoff from Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder'. 19 February 2018. Collider. 27 November 2020.
3. Web site: Sharf. Zack. 'Thy Kingdom Come' Trailer: Surprise Terrence Malick Spinoff Film Focuses on Javier Bardem's Priest From 'To The Wonder'. 19 February 2018. IndieWire. 27 November 2020.
4. Web site: Huff. Lauren. Javier Bardem Explains Why Filming 'Thy Kingdom Come' Was One of His "Hardest Experiences". 29 March 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. 27 November 2020.
5. Web site: Ramos. Dino-Ray. 'Thy Kingdom Come' Clip: Javier Bardem Brings His 'To The Wonder' Character In Unique SXSW Film. 6 March 2018. Deadline Hollywood. 27 November 2020.
6. Web site: Gibson. Bradley. Thy Kingdom Come. 13 March 2018. Film Threat. 27 November 2020.