
In their darkest hour God gave them hope.
Dean Cain stars as Randy Simpkins, a husband and father torn between the demands of his job and commitment to his family. Asked by his wife Christal to watch their two-year-old son Joe for a few minutes, Randy is distracted by work and Joe disappears. Racked by guilt, Randy joins Christal in a desperate search for their missing son alongside hundreds of others from their church and community. Randy and Christal’s strained marriage must now weather the ultimate test—the potential loss of a child. THE WAY HOME is the story of Randy’s powerful spiritual journey back to love, faith and a Godly understanding of what must always take first priority in a man’s life – his family.
MPAA: Rated PG for thematic elements and brief tobacco images.
Principal Cast: Dan Cain, Lori Beth Edgemen and Brett Rice
Director: Lance W. Dreesen

After the disappearance of their son, the tension causes Randy and Lori to bicker with each other.
Themes: Fatherhood, Neglect, Perspective, Priorities, Blame, Marriage, Bickering, Criticism, Workaholic
2:08
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Distraught over her son’s disappearance, Lori’s friend arrives to give her the comfort and support that she needs.
Themes: Friendship, Neglect, Encouragement, Prayer, Helpless, Parenting, Faith, Hope, Tragedy
1:31
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In a desperate state of despair, Randy cries out to God and imagines his life with and without his missing son.
Themes: Fatherhood, Family, Prayer, Parenting, Faith, Desperation, Hope, Brokenness, Anguish
3:16
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Sheriff Tony Reeves tells Randy that because he is father of the missing boy, he needs to set a strong example for everyone.
Themes: Leadership, Fatherhood, Hope, Anguish, Resolve, Example, Strength, Despair, Admonish
1:21
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In an interview with a local news reporter, Chief Thomas states that he is surprised and moved by the support of the local community.
Themes: Helping, Unity, Faith, Hope, Humanity, Solidarity, Support, Ministry, Teamwork
1:20
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