Strong Fathers Strong Daughters
When a wealthy businessman learns of his daughter’s sudden engagement to a missionary, he embarks on a quest to keep her closer to home. But when his efforts go awry, he must reconsider what it means to be a strong father. A heartfelt journey of a parent who is desperately trying to hold on to his children learns to trust in God with their future instead of controlling his daughter’s narrative. The movie explores the widely relatable challenges and joys of parenting and faith.
Both set of couples, respectively playing Steve and Connie (Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively) and Carlos and Bella (David Barrera and Maria Canals–Barrera), are also married in real life. Just like their characters, they are raising children of their own, resulting in an on–screen dynamic that feels authentic and meaningful.
CAST AND CREW
Directed By: David de Vos
Story By: Meg Meeker
Teleplay By: Amy Snow and David de Vos
Produced By: Brady Nasfell
Executive Producer: Michael Scott, David A.R. White, Kendall Baldwin, Jim Ameduri,
Cast: Bart Johnson, Robyn Lively, Carrie Wampler, Brandon Prado, David Barrera, and Maria Canals–
Barrera
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 94 minutes
Rating: TV–PG
About the Movie
As someone that was a fan of the book with the same name I was excited to watch this movie. While it is not the same as the book I can see the parallels and to be honest I love how Sony Pictures captured the essence of the book through the characters and the plot of the movie. One of the things that I loved in this movie was the journey that the father went on to be a better father. The movie is heartfelt and allows you to see the power of God in trusting that the future will work out instead of as a father trying to control the fate of your daughter.
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