Unsung Hero
When David Smallbone's successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Daisy Betts, Kirrilee Berger, Terry O'Quinn, Roslyn Gentle, Beau Wirick, Joel Smallbone, Don Most, Candace Cameron Bure, Lucas Black, Tenz McCall, Hillary Scott, Jonathan Jackson, Lance E. Nichols, Kevin Downes, Rachel Hendrix, JJ Pantano, Paul Luke Bonenfant, Angus K. Caldwell, Sharonne Lanier, Sonny Burnette
- Director: Joel Smallbone, Richard Ramsey
Comments
- donmurray29 - 14 June 2024
Takes it's time, but good tale of risk and reward
Giving this a 7/ 10
Out today is is this rather good true life tale of what can happen when you throw your life into leaving your home country and moving else where. And it's not easy, it's hard as anything.
An music promoter is not having any luck in his home country and decides to move out, chance everything, on a new life in another country, America. The results are not for those thinking of moving and chancing your life, it's hell, and I am amazed at the ending of all this, as it does make this film worth a watch, even if it can be very cheesy at times, writers and directors Richard L. Ramsey and Joel Smallbone, spare us nothing on the suffering that the family goes through, and really stick to their hopes and dreams, which uplift this film, making you want to watch this until the very end, well, I did.
Daisy Bets is the actor who keeps the film watchable, as does Joel Smallbone, both carry this film and are just perfect. Kirrilee berger is captivating and you care for world view. This film is a strange one, for a summer film, but it shows what can come out in this period and be a sit down and watch. Watch all the trailers before you go on this one, before you go. - adhelesteban - 6 May 2024
This is how Christian movies should be made!
This film is what I consider a TRUE MASTERPIECE in Christian film. This is what Christian movies should be about! No cringe moments, no antagonism of atheists, but just focus on a good and inspiring story, good characters, family, and God. Truly this is a film that is worth watching with the family. The inspiring messages are not preached, rather learnt with the characters. From learning to trust in God, the power of prayer, to value family, taking risks and peril, and reaping the rewards from those risks.
Truly, this is a masterpiece in Christian film. The filmmakers here absolutely did a fantastic job here. This is a must watch. Even if you are not religious, it's still worth your time. - NAE1777 - 29 April 2024
An encouraging story of faith in the face of failure!
Fans of for KING & COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James will naturally be drawn to this movie, but that's true for any human interest story. If you already admire an individual, you're more likely to enjoy a film about their life. While the movie mostly avoids scenes of lengthy dialogue, it does slow down at times as the writers delve into backstory and sets up the tension father Dave feels between faith and failure. Joel Smallbone is brilliant in his portrayal of his father, and Daisy Betts shines equally bright as the mother. In fact, the entire cast is wonderful, including Kirrilee Berger as Rebecca and the kids who play Joel and Luke. Despite a modest budget, this movie competes well with Hollywood life-story films that have 100x larger production budgets.
