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Higher Ground (2011)

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.

Trailer

Cast

Vera Farmiga in Higher Ground

Vera Farmiga

Corinne Walker

Donna Murphy in Higher Ground

Donna Murphy

Kathleen Walker

Dagmara Dominczyk in Higher Ground

Dagmara Dominczyk

Annika

John Hawkes in Higher Ground

John Hawkes

CW Walker

Joshua Leonard in Higher Ground

Joshua Leonard

Ethan Miller

Nina Arianda in Higher Ground

Nina Arianda

Wendy Walker

Taissa Farmiga in Higher Ground

Taissa Farmiga

Teenage Corinne Walker

Taylor Schwencke in Higher Ground

Taylor Schwencke

Young Wendy Walker

Boyd Holbrook in Higher Ground

Boyd Holbrook

Teenage Ethan Miller

Norbert Leo Butz in Higher Ground

Norbert Leo Butz

Pastor Bill

Bill Irwin in Higher Ground

Bill Irwin

Pastor Bud

Michael Chernus in Higher Ground

Michael Chernus

Ned

Ebon Moss-Bachrach in Higher Ground

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Luke

Sean Mahon in Higher Ground

Sean Mahon

Liam Donovan

Jack Gilpin in Higher Ground

Jack Gilpin

Dr. Dick Adams

Molly Hawkey in Higher Ground

Molly Hawkey

Molly

Dannielle Rose

Gabe's Teacher (uncredited)

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FAQ

When was Higher Ground released?

Higher Ground was released on August 26, 2011.

How long is Higher Ground?

Higher Ground runs for 1h 49m.

What is the rating for Higher Ground?

Higher Ground has an average rating of 6.0/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Higher Ground?

Higher Ground is classified as Drama and Thriller.

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