Hope has a name...

Starring: Tony Goldwyn, F. Murray Abraham, Kurt Fuller, Stacy Edwards, Giancarlo Giannini, Eddie Bo Smith Jr., Michael Guido, Matt Zeigler

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Tell them that my love is real. That if they open their hearts to it, I will fill that emptiness and that they will be able to love one another. That's the message. Hasn't changed. Tell them." – Joshua

Why watch this? It's a simple story about a man who might be more than we expect.

Plot Summary: A mysterious, compassionate stranger named Joshua arrives in the small town of Auburn, setting up a woodcarving shop and quickly endearing himself to the local residents. He begins to positively impact people's lives through random acts of kindness and by leading a community project to rebuild a destroyed church. His quiet influence and seemingly miraculous acts attract attention, sparking suspicion.

Dad's Preview: Whether you are a Christian or not, this "what if" scenario film about Jesus' return, as a kind man named Joshua, is low-key and interesting. The stranger in town is a carpenter who finds plenty of time to help those in need. Eventually, a man like this is going to attract attention, and he does. I must say that I enjoyed Tony Goldwyn as Joshua. He has the kind face I'd expect. Polular Christian rock band Third Day even makes a brief appearance. If nothing else, it should serve as a reminder to folks that the message of Christianity, as taught by Jesus himself, is love, love, love... even The Beatles agreed with that. 

Epiphany Films, Crusader Entertainment; Artisan Entertainment