Sacred Lies
A handless teen escapes a cult and lands in juvenile detention, suspected of knowing who killed her cult leader.
Sacred Lies is an American drama streaming television series based on the novel The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes that premiered on July 27, 2018 on Facebook Watch. The series was created by Raelle Tucker and stars Elena Kampouris, Kevin Carroll, Kiana Madeira, Toby Huss, and Ryan Robbins. Its second season premiered on February 20, 2020 under the title Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones. On June 15, 2020, the first two seasons were acquired by Peacock.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Drama
- Mystery
- Anthology
- Creator
- Raelle Tucker
- Based on
- The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, Stephanie Oakes (Season 1)
- Composer
- Sonya Belousova; Giona Ostinelli
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 20
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Cast and characters
Elena Kampouris plays Minnow Bly, a young teenage girl and former member of the Kevinian cult who emerges from the woods of Lolo National Forest after 12 years, now missing both of her hands. She is sent to the Missoula Youth Correctional Facility after attacking a schizophrenic teenage boy. Zoë Noelle Baker portrays a young Minnow Bly in a recurring role. Kevin Carroll is Dr. Alan Wilson, an FBI forensic psychologist who studies religious crimes, cults, and extremist groups; he has struggled with alcoholism and became estranged from his wife Carol following the death of their son Marcus. Kiana Madeira plays Angel Trujillo, an inmate at the facility and Minnow's roommate, incarcerated at age 12 and sentenced to 20 years for murdering her uncle after he sexually abused her. Toby Huss portrays Kevin Groth a.k.a. The Prophet, the leader of the Kevinian cult, who claims to speak directly with God whom he knows as Charlie; Eric Vincent portrays a young Kevin Groth in the episode 'Chapter Four: God's Eyes'. Ryan Robbins plays Samuel Bly, Minnow's father, a construction worker who eagerly joins the cult and becomes the Keeper of The Community. Patti Kim is Sheriff Yolanda Harjo, investigating the fire at the cult's community and the death of Kevin Groth. Jennifer Tong plays Tracey, a member of the Christian youth group at the correctional facility. Leah Gibson plays Vivienne Schroeder, a former exotic dancer and member of the cult who begins a relationship with Samuel Bly. Chanelle Peloso plays Rose Matthews, a teenage girl forced into the cult who later becomes one of The Prophet's wives. C. J. Jackman-Zigante plays Benny, a counselor at the facility. Zamani Wilder plays Rashida, a member of the Christian youth group. Hannah Jane Zirke plays Constance Bly, Minnow's younger sister who is killed rushing into The Prophet's hut. Daniel Diemer plays Cole, a cult member who informs the community of Minnow's relationship with Jude Leland. Katrina Law plays Stephanie Bailey, the English teacher at the facility. Kathryn Kirkpatrick plays Mrs. New, the Director of Facilities. Georgia Beaty plays Krystal, an inmate who harasses Minnow. Curtis Caravaggio plays Trevor Pollankowsky, a military veteran and cult member. Sean Owen Roberts plays Heath, a cult member. Shane Paul McGhie plays Jude Leland, a teenage boy living in a cabin in Lolo National Forest who begins a relationship with Minnow and helps her burn down the community. Anja Savcic plays Olivia Bly, Minnow's mother who dies after childbirth. Shelby Armstrong plays Hairnet Girl, an inmate. Yael Yurman plays Aviva, an inmate. Maya Kooner plays Chandra, an inmate. Reese Alexander plays Owen, the manager of Pleasant Landing Trailer Park. April Telek plays Dawn Matthews, a nurse and cult member. Myles McCarthy plays Philip Lancaster, a young schizophrenic man attacked by Minnow. Olivia Steele Falconer plays Nikki, an inmate. Karen Holness plays Carol Wilson, Dr. Wilson's ex-wife. Guest stars include Wesley Salter as Scott Nussbaum, Ari Solomon as Charlie Dunlap, Christina Jastrzembska as Mrs. Groth, Duncan Ollerenshaw as Carl Groth, and Isaach de Bankolé as Dr. Carter Elgin.
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