Plot
The coming-of-age story of a naive college freshman who discovers that her entire life is a lie and sets out on a road trip with a host of misfits to discover herself and the answers she craves.

Release Year: 2011

Rating: 4.6/10 (102 voted)

Director: Andrew Erwin

Stars: Rachel Hendrix, Jason Burkey, Robert Amaya

Storyline
As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah-unscripted-collapses in front of the stunned audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah's difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted ... after a failed abortion attempt. Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a Spring Break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past ... and find hope for her unknown future. In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah learns that every life is beautiful.

Writers: Cecil Stokes, Jon Erwin

Cast:
Rachel Hendrix - Hannah
Jason Burkey - Jason
Robert Amaya - Beach Cop
Maria Atchison - Secretary
Joy Brunson - Danielle
Rodney Clark - Priest
Brian Gall - Rent-a-Cop
Jasmine Guy - Mary
Carl Maguire - Lance
Tracy Miller - Officer Mitchell
Lance E. Nichols - Doctor
Jennifer Price - Grace
Shari Rigby - Cindy (as Shari Wiedmann)
Don Sandley - Psychiatrist
John Schneider - Jacob

Taglines: Every Life Is Beautiful

Official Website: Official site |

Release Date: 28 October 2011

Filming Locations: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Opening Weekend: $102,096 (USA) (30 October 2011) (13 Screens)

Gross: $194,929 (USA) (13 November 2011)

Excellent film--moving and humorous--exceeded all expectations

Rating:

This is an emotionally moving film that is entertaining for all ages. As the mother of three adopted children,I think this film is a must-see for all that want to understand more about the heart-ripping journey that all adopted children must take as they come to terms with being rejected by one family and wanted by another. It is subtle in its Christian message, but strong with the theme of unconditional love and forgiveness. The acting, directing, and producing is SUPERB, and it does not look like a film that skimped on budget in any of these areas. There was not a "dry eye in the house" because all ages were touched by this hurting teenager searching for meaning to her life. We have all been there. Please encourage others to see this movie so that it will be shown in more theaters across the country. THIS is the kind of movie that America is longing for.

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