Plot
A woman's idyllic life is shattered when her husband is killed in a senseless act of violence. As she prepares to take matters into her own hands, two unexpected encounters begin to change everything.

Release Year: 2012

Rating: 7.8/10 (13 voted)

Director: Brent McCorkle

Stars: Lynn Collins, Michael Ealy, Bruce McGill

Storyline
A woman's idyllic life is shattered when her husband is killed in a senseless act of violence. As she prepares to take matters into her own hands, two unexpected encounters begin to change everything.

Cast:
Lynn Collins - Samantha Crawford
Michael Ealy - Joe Bradford
Bruce McGill - Detective Miller
Kwesi Boakye - Macon
Diego Klattenhoff - Billy
Cedric Pendleton - Anthony
Emily Rollins - Young Sam
Danielle Lewis - Denise
Amanda Bailey - Medical Examiner
Michael Beasley - Manager
Jacinte Blankenship - Nurse
Steven Brown - Snuffy
Claudia Church - Emergency room nurse
Roger D. Eldridge - Detective
Reegus Flenory - Big Mac

Details

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Release Date: 21 September 2012

Filming Locations: Tennessee, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $2,000,000 (estimated)

User Review

Solid, compelling storytelling, if slightly overdramatized

Rating: 8/10

I got to see an early showing of this film, and went in knowing very little about it. When a special message for my screening played, describing the process of making it and revealing that it was coming from Harbinger, a media company "created to produce high quality theatrical films that honor God," I groaned a bit internally, fearing a trite, preachy, overly earnest two hours.

The film was wonderful. Beautiful, even.

It tells the story of Samantha Crawford, a woman whose life is falling apart. Her husband has been killed in a senseless incident, and she is severely depressed. Through a seemingly random encounter with two girls, she is reunited with one of her oldest friends, Joe Bradford.

I'm not sure whether or not the character of Samantha exists, but the parts about Bradford are all based on the actual man, who was involved in the production of the film. He is a truly inspiring figure, and the representations of his compassion and love for the impoverished neighborhood he lives in do not feel at all forced.

In fact, none of the film did, except for a small scene toward the end, and each character was well-written and well-portrayed.

I definitely recommend this movie. I suppose some may find it preachy, but it is mostly an examination of love and hope, and how to continue on when they are lost. Or even better, how to regain them. 8/10

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