Higher Ground
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Overview
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Genres
- Drama
- Thriller
General Information
Release Date: 2011-08-26
Budget: $2000000
Revenue: $841733
Runtime: 109 min
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