Hounds of Notre Dame

Set in the winter of 1940, the film follows Father Athol Murray, known as "Pere" to his community, at Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. This drama portrays his struggles with personal vices such as chain smoking and hard drinking, juxtaposed with his role as a parish priest.

The narrative highlights his strong opinions on various issues, including his disdain for socialism as represented by the CCF party and the devastating impact of the ongoing war, which has affected many former students. Father Murray's character embodies the contradictions of his role, as he grapples with the need to raise funds for the college while simultaneously wishing to guide his students away from the vices he indulges in himself.