Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her small fishing village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, who promises that the world is changing. Mary is searching for a new way of living, and an authenticity that is denied her by the rigid hierarchies of the day. As the notoriety of the group spread and more are drawn to follow Jesus' inspirational message, Mary's spiritual journey places her at the heart of a story that will lead to the capital city of Jerusalem, where she must confront the reality of Jesus' destiny and her own place within it.

Critics Reviews of Mary Magdalene:

• “Mary Magdalene only snaps into focus as narrative when we get to Jerusalem, chiefly because it gives these kids something to physically rail against – moneylenders, Judas kisses, Romans, and all. It's a little on the late side, though.” – Eric Kohn, indieWire
• “Throw in a poignant, elegant score (sadly one of his last) by Johann Johannsson (Arrival) and Icelandic cellist Hildur Guðnadóttir and the result is an understated and elegiac drama.” – James Croot, Stuff.co.nz