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Pursuit of Freedom

Pursuit of Freedom

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Pursuit of Freedom

"Torn from her children, she never lost hope."

2022

1h 35m

4.5(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

Inspired by the incredible true story of a woman who was abducted in the night, torn from her children, and sold into trafficking after her husband lost her in a night of gambling.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jessica Koloian

Jessica Koloian

Anna

Stelio Savante

Stelio Savante

Bedros

Robia LaMorte

Robia LaMorte

Anoush

Robert Amaya

Robert Amaya

Pastor Bill

Brayden Eaton

Brayden Eaton

Armen

Sharonne Lanier

Sharonne Lanier

Naomi

Elias Kemuel

Hovan

Tenley Kellogg

Tenley Kellogg

Siran

Caspian Christofferson

Spitak Boy

Mark Lowry

Mark Lowry

Norm

Creative team

Directed by: George A. Johnson
Written by: George A. Johnson
Lonnie Norris
Produced by: George A. Johnson
Karen Johnson

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