LETTERS TO GOD - SYNOPSIS

“Dear God, Can you see the stars in heaven? My Dad said you made them all.”

A heartfelt tale of inspiration, hope and redemption, Letters to God is the story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning—the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them.

Tyler Doherty (TANNER MAGUIRE) is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces his daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace To Tyler, God is a friend, a teacher and the ultimate pen pal—Tyler’s prayers take the form of letters, which he composes and mails on a daily basis.

The letters find their way into the hands of Brady McDaniels (JEFFREY S S JOHNSON), a beleaguered postman standing at a crossroads in his life At first, he is confused and conflicted over what to do with the letters.  Over time he begins to form a friendship with the Doherty family – getting to know not just Tyler but his tough, tender yet overwhelmed mom (ROBYN LIVELY), stalwart grandmother (MAREE CHEATHAM) and teen brother Ben (MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BOLTEN) -who are each trying to stand strong against the doubts that come with the chaotic turn their lives have taken Moved by Tyler’s courage, Brady realizes what he
must do with the letters, a surprise decision that will transform his heart and uplift his newfound friends and community –in an exhilarating act of testament to the contagious effect of one boy’s unwavering faith against the odds.

Inspired by a true story, Letters to God is an intimate, moving and often funny story about the galvanizing effect one child’s belief can have on his family, friends and community.

Vivendi Entertainment presents a Possibility Pictures release, in association with DNP Studios and Vertical Innovations, Letters to God, directed by David Nixon and produced by Nixon (Facing the Giants, and Fireproof for Sherwood Films) and Cameron Kim Dawson (Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I, II, III) The film is written by Patrick Doughtie, Art D’Alessandro, Sandra Thrift and Cullen Douglas; Doughtie authored the story and co-directed, and is the father of the child whose life served as the inspiration for Letters to God. Tom Swanson is the executive producer, Wayne Morris is the supervising producer and Paul T Simons is the line producer The behind-the-camera talent includes editor Patrick Tyler, director of photography Bob M Scott, casting director Amy Baker Severson, production designer Mark E Garner and costume designer Beverly Safier The music supervisor is David B McKenna and the music is composed by Colin O’Malley.

 

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