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Closer to God: Jessica's Journey (2012)

Will suffering or faith endure?

Drama

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.

Release Date
September 4, 2012
Rating
9.5/10 (2 votes)

Cast: Jacqueline Hickel, Savannah Rae Linz, Bill Suplee, Dmitri Schuyler-Linch, Veronica Rodriguez, Ben Davies, Michael Joiner, Lucas Adams

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Closer to God: Jessica's Journey

Will suffering or faith endure?

Drama

Will suffering or faith endure?

9.50
2012

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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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/4/2012
Director & Writers

Keywords

cancer
tearjerker
terminal cancer
christian film

Production Countries

United States

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Cast

JH

Jacqueline Hickel

as Rose Donaldson

SRL

Savannah Rae Linz

as Jessica Donaldson

Bill Suplee

as Kelly Doyle

Dmitri Schuyler-Linch

as Billy Donaldson

VR

Veronica Rodriguez

as Nancy

Ben Davies

as Ethan

Michael Joiner

as Riley

Lucas Adams

as Vincent

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Closer to God: Jessica's Journey (2012) | Trailer | Jacqueline Hickel | Savannah Rae Linz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Closer to God: Jessica's Journey about?▾

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.

When was Closer to God: Jessica's Journey released?▾

September 4, 2012

Who stars in Closer to God: Jessica's Journey?▾

Jacqueline Hickel, Savannah Rae Linz, Bill Suplee

What genre is Closer to God: Jessica's Journey?▾

Drama

Is Closer to God: Jessica's Journey available to stream?▾

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel