Alone Yet Not Alone (2013)

Alone yet Not Alone is based on the inspirational, true story of Barbara and Regina Leininger, two immigrant sisters forced to embark on a journey of faith that will lead them through the darkness of war into the light of freedom.

Directors:

Ray Bengston, George D. Escobar (co-director)

Writers:

Tracy Leininger Craven (book), George D. Escobar

Stars:

Kelly Greyson, Natalie Racoosin, Clay Walker

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kelly Greyson	...	Barbara Leininger / Susquehanna
Natalie Racoosin	...	Young Barbara Leininger / Susquehanna
Clay Walker	...	Fritz Hecklinger
Jenn Gotzon	...	Lydia Barrett
Ozzie Torres	...	Galasko
Tony Wade	...	Hannawoa
Robert Pierce	...	Papa Leininger
Joanie Stewart	...	Mama Leininger
Joseph Gray	...	John Leininger
James Hartner	...	Christian Leininger
Cassie Brennan	...	Young Regina Leininger / Tskinnak
Kelly Devens	...	Young Marie Le Roy
Victoria Emmons	...	Marie Le Roy
Brett Harris	...	Owen Gibson / Souchy or Second Son
John Telfer	...	David Breckenreach / Kalasquay

Storyline

The year is 1755, and the English colonies are being ravaged by the atrocities of war. Opposing European powers have clashed over the fertile Ohio valley, and entire families are devastated by the ensuing violence. Hostile native tribes are raiding the vulnerable frontier farms, and two young sisters are among those taken captive. While hoping for rescue and return to their home, they are comforted with the words of a family hymn: Alone Yet Not Alone. But when the sisters are suddenly and cruelly separated, their tender faith is brought to a stretching point. Forcibly immersed into a primitive foreign culture, the older sister, Barbara, clings to her beliefs. Yet now a deeper fate threatens, and she makes a difficult decision: to risk her life in an attempt to escape. Pursued by a relentless and cunning warrior, Barbara and her three fellow captives must cross over two hundred miles of raw wilderness in their effort to reach friendly territory. Will their courage and trust in God be ...

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Plot Keywords:

shooting lesson | knocked off a horse by a tree limb | 360 degree well camera shot | hair color | army | 

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Taglines:

Their Faith Became Their Freedom.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

An eight part Acapella version of the title song, Alone Yet Not Alone, has been covered by the British artist Sam Robson.

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Quotes

Barbara Leininger: Who created Sky-Woman? And who fathered her two sons?
Galasko: I do not know.
Barbara Leininger: My God created the heavens and earth and all living things. He sent his only son Jesus, to forgive our sins so that we can know him.
Galasko: I do not know this Jesus. The White Man's God is strong. White men have good weapons. White Man's God made Susquehanna more graceful than the deer. You have the courage of a panther. For this, He is a good God. But Galasko is Indian and Susquehanna is now Indian. You must believe in Indian God. ...

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Connections

Featured in The Comfort Zone: "Godzilla Was Real!" You Won't Believe This! (2014)

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Soundtracks

Alone Yet Not Alone
Music by Bruce Broughton
Lyric by Dennis Spiegel
Performed by Joni Eareckson Tada
Produced by William Ross

User Reviews

Middling quality production of a frontier story

Starting in 1775 we have a story of a German family who emigrated to America to avoid religious persecution. They buy their own land in an area that was previously the domain of the local Native Indian Tribe. The British are at war with the French – again – and both sides drag the local populace into the conflict and the local tribes also.

This results in a previously allied tribe raiding the frontier homesteads and killing, burning and taking prisoners. This includes Barbara Leininger and her sister. What follows is what befalls them and their friends.

Now I love a good frontier tale, the Native Americans are really done well and some of the locations are excellent – I think they used the same area as Michael Mann in 'The Last of the Mohicans' so very evocative. The acting ranges from good to am dram and that is a shame. Some of the characters are stereo typed to the point of incredulity – especially a couple of the English officers. Then there are the wigs which started of being funny and then became annoying. I have seen more realistic toupees on sale in a joke shop. Why ruin a film that had a fair amount of money spent on it with minor hic cups? If you like a frontier story with a bit of action and some great fancy dress then there may be a great film here for you, if you like true quality in your films then think twice.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alone Yet Not Alone

Filming Locations:

Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$125,775, 29 September 2013

Gross USA:

$887,851

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$887,851

Company Credits

Production Co:

Enthuse Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color