Hope Ranch

Loving father, hardworking rancher, and reserved army sergeant Mike (John Schneider) is unexpectedly deployed to the Middle East in HOPE RANCH. His wife Becky (Marisa Brown) and daughter Grace (Grace Van Dien) are upset and worried, but Mike appeals to their patriotism and faith, so they promise to stay steadfast and hopeful during his absence. Sadly, Mike is killed soon after his departure. It takes only a short time for Grace to lose her faith and for Becky to realize that the family's already limited resources are nearly gone. She's sold their cattle, but it's only a matter of time before the beloved ranch will be foreclosed upon. Grace, relying on her devoted horse Faith for solace, as well as a budding romance with a local farm boy, is still hurting, too, but unaware of their precarious financial position. Pastor Williams (T.C. Stallings), a trusted ally, urges Becky to maintain her belief in God and do all she can to find a way to solvency. Reluctantly, Becky decides to sell the bulk of the family's possessions. Grace is devastated once again when hears the news, but joins forces with her mom. Unfortunately, the sale doesn't raise nearly enough. The bank, whose calls and letters Becky has ignored, officially forecloses on the ranch. In one last hasty late-night effort, Becky finds a buyer for Faith; Grace is shattered for the third time. And, worst of all, the sale of the horse doesn't provide the necessary funds either. The house is empty. The horse is gone. Grace is fiercely angry. Becky has given up all hope. If there are such things as miracles, the time is right.