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The Devout (2015)
Director: Connor Gaston
Cast: Charlie Carrick, Ali Liebert, Gabrielle Rose, David Nykl
7.1Runtime102 min
Rating14A
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A story about the power of belief, The Devout follows Darryl Eckford during trying times: his 4-year-old daughter, Abigail, has terminal cancer with weeks to live. Abigail is obsessed with space, and she talks with extraordinary detail of the Apollo 1 space mission. After she admits her former name, Darryl researches the space mission and finds inexplicable coincidences. A devout Christian, Darryl faces a crisis of faith when he begins to believe that his daughter was an astronaut in a former life. This newfound belief instills hope in Darryl, because, if his daughter has lived before, she will live again. He must face his wife, community and his own faith as he seeks out truth, because, if his daughter has lived before, she will live again. Its intriguing story and meticulous direction from Connor Gaston makes The Devout one of the most impressive Canadian independent films of the year.
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The Devout, a 2015 Canadian independent film directed by Connor Gaston, has received positive critical reception for its intriguing story and meticulous direction, with an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 indicating strong audience reception as well.
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The Devout is a captivating Canadian independent film directed by Connor Gaston in 2015 that explores the power of belief and faith through a poignant story about a father grappling with his daughter's terminal illness. Its meticulous direction and intriguing premise make it a standout drama that will resonate with fans of thoughtful, character-driven stories.
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The Devout is a Canadian drama film, directed by Connor Gaston and released in 2015.
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