Synopsis:
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 a ta 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 touch, 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, Leetters 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.
This film is rated PG for Thematic Material. Run time: 113.30
Letters to God was written by Patrick Douglas, who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Art D'Alessandrom, Sandra Thrift, and Cullen Douglas. I always have more faith in a book-based film if the original author is part of the screenwriting team.
Distrubuted by Vivendi Entertainment.
Production Company: Possibility Pictures
Produced by Cameron "Kim" Dawson and David Nixon; Nixon also directed the film.
Executive Producer: Tom Swanson
Cast:
Robyn Lively
Jeffrey S.S. Johnson
Maree Cheatham
Tanner Maguire
Michael Christopher Bolten
Bailee Madison
Ralph Waite
P.S. I read the book last weekend. It made me want to see this film even more. Here's the trailer; watch it and I'm betting you'll be right there with me when this movie comes to town.
