The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action · Crime
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Film / 2011
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Directed by
Vera Farmiga
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
The story
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
Cast
Vera FarmigaCorinne Walker
Donna MurphyKathleen Walker
Dagmara DominczykAnnika
John HawkesCW Walker
Joshua LeonardEthan Miller
Nina AriandaWendy Walker
Taissa FarmigaTeenage Corinne Walker
Taylor SchwenckeYoung Wendy Walker
Boyd HolbrookTeenage Ethan Miller
Norbert Leo ButzPastor Bill
Bill IrwinPastor Bud
Michael ChernusNed
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