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Closer to God: Jessica's Journey

Closer to God: Jessica's Journey

Will suffering or faith endure?

Genres

Drama

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A mother struggles to keep things under control as her daughter dies of cancer, her estranged father suddenly returns, and her faith in God is put to the test.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

0 mins

Rating

9.5/10

Release Date

04 September 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jacqueline Hickel

Jacqueline Hickel

Rose Donaldson

Savannah Rae Linz

Savannah Rae Linz

Jessica Donaldson

Bill Suplee

Bill Suplee

Kelly Doyle

Dmitri Schuyler-Linch

Dmitri Schuyler-Linch

Billy Donaldson

Veronica Rodriguez

Veronica Rodriguez

Nancy

Ben Davies

Ben Davies

Ethan

Michael Joiner

Michael Joiner

Riley

Lucas Adams

Lucas Adams

Vincent

Lark Voorhies

Lark Voorhies

Hanna

Malia Miglino

Malia Miglino

Rachel

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