This is a powerful story about working through life’s problems and relationships. Paul Eenhoorn and Richmond Arquette are both terrific as Martin Bonner and Travis Holloway. They both are trying to establish solid footing following some very difficult life circumstances. Martin, who is originally from Australia, went through a divorce and has left his two grown children behind after moving from Maryland to Reno, Nevada, where he has taken a volunteer coordinator job, helping newly released prisoners adjust to a new life. We later learn he was unemployed for a long time and couldn’t help pay for his daughter’s wedding. Now that he has this new job, Travis Holloway is his current commission, and Martin and Travis learn they have a few things in common.

Travis has not seen his grown daughter, Diana, in a long time and he invites Martin along to lunch as Travis is about to meet her for the first time in years. The trouble is he hasn’t told Martin or his daughter. This leads to an awkward situation and almost totally backfires. However, everything works out in the end. Martin has a good relationship with his daughter but his son never returns his many voice messages. There is a bit of a breakthrough when his son sends him a work of art from the art gallery he runs. This is a story of hope and survival and dealing with life’s problems. It features a man named Steve and his wife who helps Travis out, telling him God gave them their calling. It really speaks of survival in today’s troubled economy and world.

We are happy to award our Dove Seal to this film and five Doves, our highest compliment. We are recommending it for ages twelve and above. It is a film that sparks hope for those dealing with difficulties.