“A Choice to Cherish” is a wonderful story of redemption, forgiveness and compassion. Hillman writes a fantastic script from the book of the same name. The characters are well defined and the story is sure to be a family favorite.
George Kinnunen is an elderly man of ill health. He has been estranged from his son and grandson for many years and in the opening scene is all alone suffering a heart attack. Alan, George’s grandson, while packing for a ski trip with his college pals is ordered by his mother to go immediately to his grandfather’s side. Alan reluctantly complies and ends up at his grandfather’s house, a man he barely knows.
While starting to build a relationship with his grandfather, Alan meets a beautiful woman named Robin. She is a compassionate Christian who once lived next door to George, who became the grandfather she never had.
The story rolls forth from there with Alan growing closer to both his grandfather and Robin. Christmas is just around the corner and George gives Alan some potential gifts, but he must choose between them. Which one will he choose and why? The mystery is masterfully told in such a heartwarming manner that I can’t wait to see it on the silver screen. Hillman’s “A Choice to Cherish” will make a marvelous film.