Message of Hope

Message of Hope

PG 2014 · 95 min · Drama

Six teens, in an affluent community, grow up with the benefits and luxuries that come with their birth right. Attending a Christian school and are taught Biblical studies from the Faithful Pastor Anne. But, except for the compassionate attempts of one single girl, Sarah, who dreams of love and heavenly things, many of the less fortunate in the surrounding area are left forgotten and ignored by the wealthy, yet uncaring adults, especially Sarah’s father, who is hardened by the world around him.

Directed by Tom Paddy Lee · Written by Tom Paddy Lee

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Mickele Hogan Sarah Matriciano
Sean Tivenan John Romanelli
Midi Miller Barbara Matriciano
Megan Lee Miller Bonnie Tellgman
Matthew Louie Michael Hines
Gabrielle Esposito Bridget Young
Anouk Dutruit Pastor Anne
Mackenzie Weatherby Young Sarah
Mary Hudak Young Bridgette

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