Higher Ground
Director: Vera Farmiga
Actors: Vera Farmiga, Joshua Leonard, Dagmara Dominczyk
PlotA young woman named Corinne grows up in a rural, devoutly Christian community. As she navigates her youth, she finds solace and guidance in her faith while wrestling with the expectations and pressures of religious life. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Ethan, their lives revolve around their church, and Corinne strives to deepen her spiritual connection. Despite embracing her faith wholeheartedly, Corinne begins to experience an internal struggle between her personal beliefs and the rigid doctrines of her community. This struggle is further intensified by moments of personal tragedy and the realization that her questions and doubts are met with disapproval.
As Corinne’s life unfolds, she grapples with the dynamics of her marriage and the role she is expected to play within her religious circle. Her journey becomes one of seeking authenticity and spiritual fulfillment amidst the tension of remaining true to herself and maintaining her ties to her religious roots. The story captures her inner turmoil as she confronts the challenges of faith, belief, and personal identity. Through her experiences, Corinne embarks on a path that forces her to reevaluate what it means to live a life of faith while striving to find her own path to higher understanding and personal truth.
Writers: Carolyn S. Briggs, Tim Metcalfe
Release Date: 01 Mar 2012
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Professional, balanced religious introspection with strong 1080p video and audio; Vera Farmiga's debut impresses without preaching.
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