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Closer to God: Jessica's Journey

Closer to God: Jessica's Journey

Will suffering or faith endure?

2012•9.5/10
Drama

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9.5/10(2)

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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EN

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Released

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Cast

Jacqueline Hickel

Rose Donaldson

Savannah Rae Linz

Jessica Donaldson

Bill Suplee

Bill Suplee

Kelly Doyle

Dmitri Schuyler-Linch

Dmitri Schuyler-Linch

Billy Donaldson

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

Rachel

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