Saint Ralph

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Ralph Walker, a teenage boy struggling to find his place in a strict Catholic school in Hamilton, Ontario, is forced to confront his own mortality after the sudden loss of his father in World War II and his mother's mysterious illness leaves her hospitalized. With a penchant for mischief, Ralph often finds himself at odds with his classmates, earning the disapproval of headmaster Father Fitzpatrick, who catches him indulging in forbidden activities like smoking cigarettes and masturbating. Already labeled a troublemaker, Ralph is coerced into joining the school's cross-country team as a way to channel his excess energy.

When tragedy strikes again, and Ralph's mother falls into a coma, he is told that her survival hinges on a miracle. Inspired by running coach Father Hibbert, a former world-class marathoner who was forced to retire after a knee injury, Ralph decides to embark on an impossible quest: training for the Boston Marathon in the hope of fulfilling the miracle needed to save his mother's life.

Initially, Ralph is woefully unprepared, struggling to keep up with his teammates during practice. But he is driven by a determination to succeed and devours books on running techniques, gradually improving his skills. Father Hibbert, impressed by Ralph's dedication, decides to mentor him despite opposition from Father Fitzpatrick. As Ralph's abilities grow, he earns the respect of his classmates and captures the attention of local media outlets when he wins a prestigious regional race.

When Father Fitzpatrick learns of Ralph's plans to run the Boston Marathon, he threatens to expel him if he participates and strip Father Hibbert of his priesthood if he interferes. Confronted with the possibility that they may not win, both Ralph and Father Hibbert must decide whether they truly believe in miracles or are willing to take a chance on the impossible.

Despite the risks, they defy Father Fitzpatrick's orders and set their sights on Boston. In a heart-pumping finish, Ralph edges out the previous year's winner to take second place, and as he stands over his mother's hospital bed, holding the medal aloft, she awakens from her coma, her fate forever changed by Ralph's remarkable journey.