Set against the backdrop of the Chicago suburbs during the holiday season, “The Ride” is a thought-provoking film about two men whose paths cross when a taxi driver picks up his last ride of the evening on a dark and blustery Christmas Eve.

The passenger was a disheveled man with a most unusual request. The driver notices his passenger is troubled, and in spite of his normally detached and disinterested demeanor, he finds himself wanting to help the lonely and despondent man. As the evening progresses, the cab driver searches for a way to reach out and connect with his passenger.

Through unforeseen circumstances, the two men find a glimmer of hope in what seems to be the end of the line for one of them. This film offers a unique look at the spirit of hope, grace and forgiveness in a most unexpected way, and we are pleased to approve it for viewers of all ages.