Courage is the solution to despair

Reverend Toller (Ethan Hawke) runs a derelict church that is about to celebrate its 250th anniversary. For a Christian priest, Toller seems like a man of reason as he understands science and the dangers of environmental change. He's not lost his faith, but he's a common man, drinks too much and ignores his health. Apart from the fact that quite early on you realize where the story is going (even though the ending is open for interpration), First Reformed is a solid provocative drama. Written and directed by Paul Schrader (the writer of Taxi Driver).