When Dr. Drew Carter tragically loses his ten-year old son in a car accident, he didn’t expect to lose his whole family as well. Since the accident, his wife (Julia) has become emotionally absent towards him and their daughter. When Johnny, a terminally ill foster child with leukemia, is referred to Drew he sees a chance to heal his family. With Julia against the idea, Drew takes matters into his own hands and adopts Johnny. Johnny doesn’t know what he is in for, but believes he is here for a special mission.
Acting
Jerry Phillips carries the film with unsettling preternatural calm
Writing
The 'special mission' hook actually pays off—rare for faith dramas
Director
D. David Morin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was D. David Morin's directorial debut after decades as a character actor—he also wrote and produced.
Part of the 2000s-2010s wave of 'Christian indie' films that bypassed theaters for church group screenings and DVD sales.
US
