A first television drama series for Les Productions ToRoS!

The filming of Padrea brand-newUnis TV original series, is currently being filmed at a church in St. Boniface, Manitoba. Co-produced by Les Productions ToRoS and Les Productions Rivard, and directed by Jim Donovan and Danielle Sturk, the series stars Maxime Denommée, Martyne Musau, Vitali Makarov, Micheline Marchildon, Schelby Jean-Baptiste and Amélie Trottier, among others. The series tells the story of a Montreal priest with an enigmatic past who is sent to an idle Manitoba church to clear out squatters. Instead, his unorthodox methods bring the faithful back into the fold. The 13 24-minute episodes of the first season will air on Unis TV in fall 2022.

An exploration of forgiveness from its most delicate angles

David (Maxime Denommée), aka the Padre, is found begging in the streets of Montreal. Relocated to a church in Manitoba, he receives confessions from penitents, focusing more on their humanity than on the punishment they should receive. Should we forgive everything? Can a thief be robbed? Can a pedophile redeem himself? And should violence be a just punishment? But there seems to be no forgiveness for those who fail to face reality. Dealing with spirituality, not religion, Padre is first and foremost a mysterious human drama that relies on redemption while pursuing the path of empathy.

Broadcast

Padre is scheduled for broadcast infall 2022 on Unis TV, included in the basic TV package across Canada. Padre will also be available online at tv5unis.ca and via apps for smartphones, tablets and connected TVs. The Unis TV channel bridges the gap between Canada’s French-speaking communities, showcasing the richness and diversity of the Canadian francophonie.