Pilgrims

In a city afflicted by a series of increasingly violent protests, a dying young man is visited in his apartment by a refugee, a political radical, and a priest.

Directed by Ricky D’Ambrose, Pilgrims leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Wetherbee, Jeremy Cherson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2013.