Charles’ grandson, Shay, was kidnapped on his watch. Now, Charles’ wife, son, and daughter-in-law blame him for what happened, and after everyone abandons him, he turns to the bottle.
With therapy and a weak, but viable relationship with God, Charles puts down the bottle and accepts a job as a professor at the local college, assigned to instruct a new class: Why Religion. There, he meets Monty, a young boy who only wants to pick up a record deal and give God the glory.
As Professor Charles’ class progresses, students are asked to highlight hobbies or interests that give them a deeper sense of purpose. Monty’s best friend brings in a set of glasses he created from a (magic) Jewish relic his uncle sent him. By accident, Monty discovers that these glasses have the ability to see into the past, but once several jealous Physics professors discover this secret, Monty’s now a target.
It’s up to Professor Charles to protect Monty, restore his family, and keep his relationship with the bottle at bay.
Past Shadows reveals the realities of family trauma and how unhealed wounds can lead to addiction, tear families apart, and challenge true faith. These are heavy themes throughout the film, but as Charles stays loyal to faith and family, and Monty and his friend boldly proclaim the wonders and power of Christ’s miracles, these themes of faith and integrity award this film Dove-approval for Ages 12+.
The Dove Take
Past Shadows takes the magic of an old Jerusalem relic to intersect the lives of two college boys and their religion professor, changing the past, present, and future.