The Starling Girl (2023)

Lewis Pullman: Owen Taylor

Quotes 

• Owen Taylor : What, you think God will strike you dead if you enjoy dancing? You're experiencing joy in His creation.

• Jem Starling : Do you think I'm wicked?

  Owen Taylor : No. You're the furthest thing from it. I'm sorry I got lost in it.

  Jem Starling : I did, too. Do you feel guilty?

  Owen Taylor : Uh... I mean, yeah. I don't know. A lot before. Less now.

  Jem Starling : Why?

  Owen Taylor : I don't know. I've been praying on it a lot, and I just-maybe I'm crazy, but it just-it don't feel like a sin. Swear as the sky covers me, it don't.

  Jem Starling : But you're-you're married.

  Owen Taylor : Yeah, and we can't stand each other. We can't. I mean, she's all, like, gossip and babies, and I'm-we ain't never felt connected, ever. We misread the signs. I know it. But with you, I just-you know, I see so much for you. And when I'm with you, I want so much for me, too. I ain't never felt that with anybody. How could God not want that?

• Pastor Taylor : Alright. Now, anyone who would like to approach Jem, offer your forgiveness, please approach.

  [Rebecca goes up to hug Jem] 

  Female congregant : I forgive you, sweetheart.

  Male Congregant : I forgive you. May God forgive you.

  Owen Taylor : [without looking Jem in the eyes]  I forgive you.

• Jem Starling : I was praying about my dad. I think he's drinking again.

  Owen Taylor : Hmm, what makes you think that?

  Jem Starling : [chuckles]  'Cause I saw him.

  [Owen chuckles]