Home Beyond the Sun

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Home Beyond the Sun
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Written byJohn Patus
Directed by Colin Chilvers
Starring Melyssa Ade
Molly Sayers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Byron M. Jones
Steve Hutchings
Colin Chilvers
Running time96 minutes
Production companyGarden City Pictures
Original release
ReleaseFebruary 20, 2004 (2004-02-20)

Home Beyond the Sun is a 2004 film about a fight for freedom, and a search for truth.

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Plot

Home Beyond the Sun is the story of persecution, faith, and escaping a world of fear. Bible-college student Jenna goes to teach in an area of China where her faith is forbidden. She discovers an orphanage, befriends Chinese orphan Chu Lee, and tries to help her get adopted by a family in the United States. Unfortunately, the Chinese police strenuously forbid this when they discover that Jenna and the prospective adoptive family are Christians.

Cast

Awards

2004 Best Dramatic Film WYSIWYG Film Festival [1] [2]

12+ Seal by The Dove Foundation [3]

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References

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  2. "Pure Flix Entertainment Home Beyond The Sun". Capitol Christian Music Group. Archived from the original on 2018-09-06. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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