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In Lilies of the Field, a wandering construction worker offers his services to a group of nuns who are hoping to build a chapel in the Arizona desert. Despite their initial doubts, the worker's perseverance and the nuns' determination bring them together to fulfill their shared goal. The film explores themes of faith, resilience, and the power of community.
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In this belated sequel to 'Lilies of the Field' (1963), jack-of-all-trades Homer Smith revisits the chapel in the Arizona desert that he helped build for five German nuns under the supervision of Mother Maria, and he reluctantly helps them out of a pinch once more.
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