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Journey back to 19th century New England where courage, hope, war, and true love collide in a tale of epic proportions.
After the War of 1812, William Miller sets off on a quest that unravels a profound truth with the power to transform everything. His revelation sparks a fire in Ellen Harmon and an unlikely band of supporters, who brave fierce resistance to champion a cause that could change the course of history. Join them as they defy the odds and unite to carve out a brighter tomorrow in this gripping and inspirational saga.
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William Miller
After the War of 1812, William Miller sets off on a quest that unravels a profound truth with the power to transform everything. It takes years of doubt before he reluctantly steps up to the plate to break the status quo.
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Lucy Miller
A formidable mother of five and a steadfast anchor in the family, she challenges her husband to speak his truth whilst keeping his head from swelling with self importance.
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Joshua Himes
Publicist Himes uses his uncanny ability to captivate and mobilise audiences to propel Miller’s reach through his extensive network. He turns a modest mission into a viral phenomenon, spreading hope far and wide and jeopardises Miller’s health.
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Ellen Harmon (White)
A 16-year old rebellious visionary. She longs for a world without pain and suffering and seeks a brighter future. Gifted with otherworldly visions and her unwavering desire, she boldly speaks out in a male-dominated society, often at great personal cost.
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Sergeant & Robbins
Embodiments of the entrenched patriarchal order, Sergeant & Robbins are determined to silence young ms Harmon and her influence. Their deceptive plans to stop her are undone in mysterious ways beyond their control.
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James White
A fervent believer confronting a crisis of faith, Mr White is a humble achiever with significant health challenges. Alongside his young wife, he navigates grief, doubt and disillusionment when they realise all is not as it seems with Miller’s revelations.
What is the universal story in THE HOPEFUL?
I wanted to tell a story about failure, because we all experience failure in our life. My favourite stories are driven by great characters. There is a cause-and-effect rhythm to their life, just like there is in the real world outside of stories, in your life and mine.
Read moreOften, we view failure as negative, and yes, it can be negative in the immediate aftermath of the failure. People might get hurt, physically and emotionally, we might become afraid for the future, we may lose hope, but no success ever comes without failure. When Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar lander onto the surface of the moon, he did so thanks to failure. If the team before him hadn’t been incinerated during a routine test, Gus Grisholm would likely be the household name.
But we have to dare to fail, we have to be inspired by those who did and then marvel at the perseverance it took to pick themselves back up and carry on, failing again and again until they’ve changed their world and the world around them. That’s a valuable conversation.
If we lose touch with the value of failure and we shy away from risk and putting ourselves out there, if we stop trying, we will never discover that thing we are seeking, and we won’t change ourselves or the world around us. THE HOPEFUL is full of failure, and you’ll feel it; you’ll feel the disappointment, the confusion, the damage but you’ll also feel the joy, the majesty, the mission and the love as you are swept up in the lives of these incredible people who dared to get it wrong, repeatedly and changed the world around them as a result.
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