Romans

Romans is a drama about Malky, a demolition worker struggling with the lasting psychological effects of sexual abuse he suffered as a child. While working on the demolition of a church associated with his trauma, he encounters the man responsible for his suffering. This unexpected meeting triggers a conflict between Malky's desire for vengeance and his need to move past his history to find peace in his adult life.

The film was directed by Paul Shammasian, marking the first of two films he has directed, followed by An Angel on Oxford Street in 2024. The screenplay was written by Geoff Thompson and produced by James Harris. Orlando Bloom stars in the lead role as Malky, appearing alongside Janet Montgomery as Emma and Charlie Creed-Miles as Paul.

Released in 2017, the movie has received mixed feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a 5.1/10 on TMDB from 42 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 6.3/10 based on 24 reviews, indicating a more positive reception from professional reviewers than from the general audience.