26 Apr 2006
Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger follows one man's painful journey towards self-discovery. On the way he finds both his own attitudes and the expectations of his community challenged.
Higher Ground
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.
Top Billed Cast
Vera Farmiga Corinne Walker
Donna Murphy Kathleen Walker
Dagmara Dominczyk Annika
John Hawkes CW Walker
Joshua Leonard Ethan Miller
Nina Arianda Wendy Walker
Taissa Farmiga Teenage Corinne Walker
Taylor Schwencke Young Wendy Walker
Boyd Holbrook Teenage Ethan Miller
Norbert Leo Butz Pastor Bill
Bill Irwin Pastor Bud
Michael Chernus Ned
Ebon Moss-Bachrach Luke
Sean Mahon Liam Donovan
Jack Gilpin Dr. Dick Adams
Molly Hawkey Molly
Dannielle Rose Gabe's Teacher (uncredited)
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