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Seven Days Away

"Seven Days Away" reminds us that it takes only a moment for one’s world to turn upside down. When Clayton recommits his heart to serve God after a tragic accident, his vow meets the ultimate test when his weekend in Mexico with friends turns into his worst nightmare. Kidnapped and held for ransom, he endures suffering and abuse. In the end, his faith, mixed with his Mother’s prayers, lead him to freedom and bring the light and hope of Christ into an impoverished community.
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Dove Review

“Seven Days Away” is a loud-and-clear testimony to the power of the gospel. Young Clayton (Josiah Warren) is not ashamed of the gospel and is vocal about his trust in Christ. His father died while doing missions work, but that doesn’t stop Clayton on going to Mexico too. His mother doesn’t like the idea, as she is worried about him. He travels with a friend named Daniel that used to be close to the Lord but has backslidden. He wants to party when they arrive, while Clayton wants to minister to people. Clayton is kidnapped by some thugs, tied up in a shack. They call his mother, demanding ransom money. Clayton is shocked to see young girls who have been kidnapped, too, and sexually abused. Is there any way he can escape and help the girl that is being held captive near him? Will Daniel turn his life around? Does God really want Clayton to do missions work in Mexico?

This powerful movie is being awarded our Faith-Based Seal, meaning it has some strong content but contains a strong faith message. This movie makes it clear—the call of God isn’t always easy, but well worth it if one wants to make a difference in people’s lives.

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Integrity

A car accident is heard; a plot to kill someone; a young man in his zeal breaks someone's beer bottle and states, "We're going to church!"; a young man is forced into a vehicle; he is tied up and kept in a shack; bodies of young girls who tried to escape from their captors are briefly seen, some with blood on them; girl and young man are mistreated—they are struck several times and shown with blood on them; gun held on young man; men seen with guns; a girl is seen being dragged by captor; a young man is held for ransom; a girl's head is shoved on a bed; man grabs girl; two men fight and one shoots the other; death; man's bloody hand is seen.

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Sex

Men kidnap young women and it is said the women have been raped; man is seen beginning to get rough with girl; a young man says he and his girlfriend are going to share a motel room, although we don't see this; a man ogles a woman and says, "Look at that."

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Language

OMG/O/G-2; stupid-1; fool-1; shut up-1; hell (as a place)-1.

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Violence

A car accident is heard; a plot to kill someone; a young man in his zeal breaks someone's beer bottle and states, "We're going to church!"; a young man is forced into a vehicle; he is tied up and kept in a shack; bodies of young girls who tried to escape from their captors are briefly seen, some with blood on them; girl and young man are mistreated—they are struck several times and shown with blood on them; gun held on young man; men seen with guns; a girl is seen being dragged by captor; a young man is held for ransom; a girl's head is shoved on a bed; man grabs girl; two men fight and one shoots the other; death; man's bloody hand is seen.

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Drugs

Drinking in several scenes; man drinks and drives, resulting in an accident; a "buzz kill" comment; empty beer bottles are seen; girl with bloody feet.

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Nudity

Mild cleavage.

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Other

Tension between characters; death and grief; a few people question God and a young man's friends think he comes on too strong about God; man spits on young man.

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