Altarboy
After coming out as gay, eighteen-year-old Theo Martin is abandoned by his father at Sacred Heart, a strict Catholic church. There he meets the young head priest, Father Alexander, who makes him his altar boy.
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Swipe to exploreAlexander's future at Sacred Heart depends on a recommendation from Theo's father.
Resilient eighteen-year-old forced into conversion therapy.
Unforgiving, homophobic father who abandons Theo.
Story arcs
After being abandoned, Theo is attacked by a homophobic group in a dark alley. Father Alexander saves him and brings him to Sacred Heart.
As Alexander's altar boy, Theo overhears a nun's confession about her desire for the priest. During his own confession, Theo deliberately teases Alexander with exaggerated desires and is later punished.
When Mr. Martin discovers Theo's romance with Father Alexander, he tries to ruin Alexander's career, and his actions leave him estranged from his son.
Altarboy cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
| | as Father Alexander | View actor works |
 Declan Clifford | as Theo Martin | View actor works |
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How many episodes does Altarboy have?
Altarboy is listed with 63 episodes.
Who plays the principal roles in Altarboy?
Cayman Cardiff plays Father Alexander. Declan Clifford plays Theo Martin.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for Altarboy?
Other useful title forms are 祭坛少年.
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