Father Greg (Linus Roache) is a Catholic priest who works at a parish in Liverpool. Like Father Matthew (Tom Wilkinson), Father Greg is not dealing well with his vow of celibacy. Father Greg is a...

Father Greg (Linus Roache) is a Catholic priest who works at a parish in Liverpool. Like Father Matthew (Tom Wilkinson), Father Greg is not dealing well with his vow of celibacy. Father Greg is a homosexual and he keeps this secret on his own. One night he slips out to a gay bar where he meets Graham (Robert Carlyle). The following day, 14-year-old Lisa Unsworth (Christine Tremarco) reveals to him that her father is sexually abusing her. Because of the sanctity of the confessional, Father Greg cannot tell anyone about the abuse. Mrs. Unsworth (Lesley Sharp) catches her husband with her daughter and blames Father Greg for not stopping them. Father Greg's homosexuality is then known to the community. After his unsuccessful suicide attempt, he is assigned to another parish. Father Matthew convinces him to come back and say mass with him. During the mass, the angry and homophobic parishioners confront Father Greg.