Thérèse: The Story of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (2004) - full transcript

The mesmerizing story of a young girl's romance with God. Her faith, trials, and sacrifices reveal a way of life based on love and simplicity. A contemplative film based on the true story of Saint Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

I'd like to be a saint...

but I feel so helpless.

Hello, child.

My little queen.

Oh, sweetheart, thank you.

Mom, I wish you would die.

- Therese!
- Therese, why do you say that?

I want you to go to heaven
and you have to die to get there