

A lawyer-turned-preacher living in a small Appalachian town is pursued by an eccentric man to represent him in court. Now involved in a case that ties into his own small-town life, the former attorney agrees to help a man.
Acting
Lin Shaye brings unexpected gravitas
Cinematography
Misty mountain atmosphere sells the mood
Writing
Preacher-lawyer premise actually commits

Director
Gary Wheeler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed entirely in North Carolina with local crew, giving authentic Appalachian texture that bigger productions often fake.
Part of the 'faith-based film' wave of the 2010s, but notably less preachy than peers—more interested in character doubt than conversion.