''Iona'' is a 2015

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directed by Scott Graham and starring Ruth Negga. It is set on the Scottish island of

Iona Iona (; gd, Ì Chaluim Chille (IPA: �iːˈxaɫ̪ɯimˈçiʎə, sometimes simply ''Ì''; sco, Iona) is a small island in the Inner Hebrides, off the Ross of Mull on the western coast of Scotland. It is mainly known for Iona Abbey, though there ...

. The film earned Ruth Negga a nomination for Best Actress at the 2016 British Academy Scotland Awards.

Summary

Iona and her son go to a holy island to hide from a violent crime. As her son seeks forgiveness for his crime, Iona comes to terms with her lack of faith.

Reception

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, the film holds an approval rating of 63%, based on 16 reviews with an average rating of 5.64/10.

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* 2015 films Scottish films English-language Scottish films Iona 2010s English-language films {{2010s-Scotland-film-stub