New Life (2016)

Ben met Ava at age seven standing in his driveway. As the two journey together through the seasons of life, a tragedy occurs that leaves their entire future in jeopardy.

Director:

Drew Waters

Writers:

Erin Bethea, Candice Irion

Stars:

Harriet Divine, Jonathan Patrick Moore, Erin Bethea

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harriet Divine	...	Jenny Adams
Jonathan Patrick Moore	...	Ben Morton
Erin Bethea	...	Ava Kennedy
Helene Wren	...	Wedding Guest
Terry O'Quinn	...	Dr. Sumrall
James Marsters	...	William Morton
Barry Corbin	...	Oscar
Bill Cobbs	...	Mr. Charles
Irma P. Hall	...	Margaret
Kris Lemche	...	Michael
Kelsey Formost	...	Monique Marceau
Sophia Ntovas	...	Teen Ava
Devin Dawson	...	Teen Ben
Caige Coulter	...	Young Ava
Nickolaus Schnetzky	...	Young Ben

Storyline

Ben met Ava at age seven standing in his driveway. As the two journey together through the seasons of life, a tragedy occurs that leaves their entire future in jeopardy.

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Plot Keywords:

hair loss | terminal illness | orphan | orphan girl | car accident | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Filmed in Winona Lake, Indiana.

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Goofs

When Monique comes to visit her best friend, she, who is supposed to be French and does speak with a French accent, says "S'il vous plaît" when asked if she wants a drink. But there are 2 errors in this one statement. As a best friend, she would say "tu" not "vous" which is the more formal term. And she also mispronounces plaît. The T is silent, but she puts an S on the end of the word which isn't even there. It immediately told the audience that the actress didn't speak French.

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Quotes

[Last lines]
Ben Morton: [narrating] There are mountain top experiences in our journey through this world. Those *rare* and lucid moments when *everything* seems right and *anything* is possible. There are those ordinary days when we may not be thrillingly aware of what lies in the future, but we know it's still out there. There are also those strange times when things do not add up or make sense, when we seem to be forgotten, when heavens are brass, but it's *all* the moments, good and bad that make up life...

User Reviews

Heartwarming message, but romantic drama falls flat.

This story focuses on the relationship between a loving couple -- and how they weather the ups, downs, and unexpected curve balls life throws at them.

Although there's a tragic twist (which drives a sad character to destruction in a few scenes), overall it's a family-focused film with a solid marriage at its center.

Language is limited to one "oh God" said in a heated moment, and while the main characters are very affectionate.

The message of the movie'd be: Keep going, no matter what kind of hardship comes your way. But the execution is flawed, and there's little here that makes Ben and Ava's story truly compelling to watch.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 October 2017 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

New Life

Filming Locations:

Indiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Argentum Entertainment, Circle 4 Entertainment, Red Sky Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color