Closer To God (ON HOLD)
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"Closer to God" delves into the separate lives of Mary Jane, the preacher's daughter, and Ryder Wilson, the town's labeled "bad boy." Every Sunday, Mary Jane dutifully serves at her small-town church, while her weeks are filled with volunteer work at the local animal shelter. Despite their shared childhood bond, Ryder's troubled past, marked by abandonment and responsibility thrust upon him at a young age, drove a wedge between them as he spiraled into a life of addiction. But when Ryder unexpectedly confesses his love for Mary Jane, it sets off a chain of events that challenges Mary's perceptions of faith, redemption, and the power of unconditional love. As Mary Jane grapples with her own beliefs and societal expectations, she finds herself drawn closer to Ryder, embarking on a journey where the lines between right and wrong blur, and the true essence of forgiveness is tested. "Closer to God" is a tale of love, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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