The Color of Rain
PG 2014 · 82 min · ★ 6.4 · TV Movie, Drama
After cancer claims Matt Kell's life on Christmas Day 2005, his widow, Gina and two young boys are left to cope with the pain of his loss while their close church community gathers around them for support.
Directed by Anne Wheeler · Written by Nancey Silvers
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Lacey Chabert Gina Kell -
Warren Christie Michael Spehn -
Matthew Kevin Anderson Matt Kell -
Patrick Gilmore Red -
Lisa Durupt Colleen -
Kwesi Ameyaw Mike -
Logan Williams Jack -
Alex Zahara Pastor Karl Galick -
Gwynyth Walsh Gina's Mother -
Alison Thornton Charlotte Spehn -
Susan Hogan Michael's Mother - S Sean Michael Kyer Sam
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