Healed by Grace is a powerful film that offers valuable life lessons, such as perseverance, determination, and loving your enemies. Not to mention, just from a personal standpoint, I think it's cool to watch because it's like going down the road of nostalgia. I was a sophomore in college in 2012, just like the characters in the film. So I can say from experience - with the exception of the dancing, because I was taking golf lessons - this was an accurate portrayal of how 19 year olds behaved during that time. Watching brought back memories of the emotional roller coaster that accompanied being 19, which I'm happy is over (I still experience confusion over my feelings sometimes, but it's not intense like it used to be). Although, I do miss being younger.
Natalie Weese plays Riley Adams, a young woman who aspires to be a professional dancer. She wins first place in a regional competition and has a shot at the finals, but she gets into serious car accident (that was her fault, by the way, because she was talking on her cell phone while she was driving) that leaves her with brain contusions. Her doctor suggests equine therapy, so she can regain her motor skills. She tries to make a full recovery before nationals, but experiences substantial frustration. She's devastated over the possibility of never being able to dance again. Over time she realizes what God has in store for us might not be what we want, and that's perfectly okay. Outstanding and believable performances from all of the actors and actresses. This is a great movie to watch when you find you just need inspiration or motivation.
