The Courier: 3 lessons Christians can learn from Benedict Cumberbatch's new film
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Krish Kandiah2021-08-13T09:57:00
Benedict Cumberbatch’s new film The Courier is not just a Cold War thriller or an engaging personal story, says Krish Kandiah. It offers us a vision for friendship in the face of loneliness and provides a powerful metaphor of the Church’s role in our divided times
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