No Greater Love (I) (2009)

Jeff and Heather Baker were life long sweethearts and happily married... for a time. But at her greatest moment of weakness, Heather abandons Jeff, forcing Jeff to raise their young son ... See full summary »

Director:

Brad J. Silverman

Writers:

Elizabeth Killian (screenplay), James Killian (screenplay),

Stars:

Anthony Tyler Quinn, Danielle Bisutti, Jay Underwood

Cast

Credited cast:
Anthony Tyler Quinn	...	Jeff Baker
Danielle Bisutti	...	Heather Stroud
Jay Underwood	...	Dave
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Seth Axen	...	Audience Member #7
Eric Bivens-Bush	...	T.J. Little
Alexis Boozer	...	Katie Saunders
Michelle Cuneo	...	Leslie Torre (as Michelle Delynn)
Travis Herche	...	Pizza Guy
Dallas Johnson	...	Police Officer
Christine Mawhorter	...	Lindsay
Spurgeon Rice	...	Max Torre
Aaron Sanders	...	Ethan Baker
Cameron Sanders	...	Festival Kid
Maricel Schneider	...	Coffee Girl
Lynn Vakay	...	Sherry Hamilton

Storyline

Jeff and Heather Baker were life long sweethearts and happily married... for a time. But at her greatest moment of weakness, Heather abandons Jeff, forcing Jeff to raise their young son alone. Ten years later, through a God ordained encounter, Jeff and Heather meet again. They must wrestle with forgiveness, reconciliation and the pressing of the Savior on their hearts.

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Plot Keywords:

forgiveness | husband wife reunion | ex husband ex wife relationship | husband wife estrangement | receptionist | 

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Taglines:

First love. Second chance.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amor Sem Limites

Filming Locations:

Lancaster, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Carmel Entertainment, Coram Deo Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

T.J. Little: Don't you want her back?
Jeff Baker: Well, of course I want her back. I want her back. But I want her to want to be back with me. I don't want her coming back like she's shackled to me. I mean, what is that?
T.J. Little: Okay, okay, well, well, well, what did she say?
Jeff Baker: That's just it. She didn't say anything. You should have seen the look in her eye. She just said to this Chris guy that she wanted to honor God and just do what the Bible said.
T.J. Little: Dude, but you didn't sign the papers.
Jeff Baker: I couldn't sign 'em, TJ! I couldn't sign...

User Reviews

It's OK, but the story needs some work!

I normally love Christian films, and overall, I liked the plot in this

• but the script does have some faults.

First, Jeff KNEW he had never signed the divorce papers, so legally he was still married... yet he is getting ready to PROPOSE to another lady?! Seriously??

Next, the reasoning behind Heather not wanting to move back in with Jeff is a bit twisted. She should've just expressed concern about the fact that she is now a Christian and he is not. Instead they use the excuse that she shouldn't marry a non-believer, according to the Bible.

However, the reason most Christians don't believe in divorce and remarriage is because when we marry, we make our vows before God, so even if we divorce, in the eyes of God, we are STILL married. Since they were previously married, they were technically STILL married, divorce papers or not. I can't imagine ANY Christian pastor not encouraging a couple to restore their marriage. It wasn't like she was wanting to marry someone ELSE. Even if Jeff HAD signed the divorce papers, he was STILL her husband in God's eyes. The movie has this part of the plot completely twisted and perverted, in my opinion!!

Lastly, throughout the movie, it shows Jeff's faults, of always putting work before family. But there is nothing at the end to show he really changes from this behavior. He does tell her, "I want what you have," but if I'd written the story, I would've had Jeff eventually coming to church with her, and finally make an open profession to accept Jesus.

The acting was good, and I'm giving it an 8 simply because I was glad for a story about a restored marriage, instead of the usual "forget the ex, find someone new" story line we usually see.