Ephraim's Rescue (2013)

05/31/2013 (US) • 1h 39m

Drama, History, Adventure

Decisions Determine Destiny

Overview

From T.C. Christensen, director of the sensational pioneer film, 17 Miracles, comes the heroic true story of a simple man who was called to do the work of angels. Ephraim’s Rescue relates the story of Ephraim Hanks: a rescuer of the Martin Handcart company. Follow Ephraim as his adventures lead him to join the LDS Church and ultimately to one of the most heroic rescues in American history. With a unique desire to help and strengthen others, Ephraim learns that each choice we make can prepare us for what lies ahead. He discovers, through it all, that decisions determine destiny.

Top Billed Cast

Darin Southam

Ephraim Hanks

Richard Benedict

Ephraim Hanks (older)

James Gaisford

Thomas Dobson

Koleman Stinger

Thomas Dobson (8)

Katherine Nelson

Alice Dobson

Mia Selway

Ester Stock

Ken Eklof

Benjamin Hanks

Daniel Sappenfield

Sidney Hanks

Nancy Peterson

Martha Hanks


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

faith

utah

rescue mission

religious conversion

based on true story

salt lake city, utah

mormon

frostbite

19th century

religious persecution

mother son relationship

mormon pioneer

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