Ave Maryam

Ave Maryam is a 2019 Indonesian drama film, revolving around a Catholic sister and pastor engaging in a forbidden romantic relationship. The film, which lacked speech, won two awards and was a failed candidate for the Indonesian entry of the 92nd Academy Awards.

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"[looking at a graveyard, indirectly talking to Maryam] If we are scared of death, we soon realized we are still alive. Pride becomes the most cherished thing in this world."

"Those who get themselves involved in the miracles given to others will never find the miracles given to them."

"Why bother questioning whether we have sinned, if God can only be met through questions?"

"[to Yosef] Everything has its limits, Romo."

"[to Yosef, when asked to go out; sounded annoyed] Sorry, it's night time."

"[to Romo Yosef regarding his seemingly-romantic friendship with Maryam] If our lives are controlled by desires, that will be the most deadly sin. Never promise something you can't keep or imagine."

"[to Maryam after her romantic relationship with Yosef is exposed. Maryam is crying in front of her] I know what you are feeling now. Trying to keep the vow, but always fall into the hole of Sin. If Heaven is undecided for me, why should I meddle in your anguish?"

"Not all lies are sins. Let your prayer be your secret, as in how you let your sins be your secret."

"[to Yosef on Maryam's fall into sin] Sometimes people think they know what they're doing, but the truth is, they don't. [silence] Romo, God is never wrong. Sometimes, it's the humans who fucked it up in the process."