
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace(2020)
Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.


When five strangers with nothing in common come together at a remote roadside eatery, they place their orders with the diner's omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them ... and is eerily reminiscent of Jesus Christ.

Bruce Marchiano
Jesus

Jaci Velasquez
Melissa

Steve Borden
Nick

Madison Gibney
Kayla

Danah Davis Williams
Catherine

Jamie Nieto
Hank

Kass Connors
Officer Deville/Devil

Jessica Belkin
Aubrey

David A.R. White
Rick
Elizabeth Ince
The Encounter is a drama, family film released in 2010 exploring themes of faith, flashback. Directed by David A.R. White, it stars Bruce Marchiano, Jaci Velasquez, Steve Borden. When five strangers with nothing in common come together at a remote roadside eatery, they place their orders with the diner's omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them ... and is eerily reminiscent of Jesus Christ.
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