Chasing the Rain

A man who loves photography and helping the poor in Kenya finds himself afflicted with a debilitating illness . He rejects love and is forced to confront a past he wishes to escape . Contemplative , tragic , sad ... It's not a big budget film but it is well acted and has several messages and works to pull the viewer in .

Thirsting. Parched. Looking for water in all the wrong places. Chasing the Rain tackles the problem of pain and suffering with raw honesty and stark realism. For once, a film with strong Christian themes that doesn't propose God as the easy solution to all of life's problems. Here are real sinners with real struggles in a fallen world. Here is a God with hard edges, the God hidden under the cross and suffering, the Hound of Heaven in pursuit of the fleeing soul. God may appear silent in suffering, but He is present in it for the sufferer. The baptismal imagery is particularly poignant. Also fun to see N. T. Wright in what may be his film-acting debut.

A thought provoking and moving film. Loved the humor moments throughout. A must see!

Chasing the Rain is the first film written, directed, and produced by Cindy Jansen. I was amazed when I watched this film for the first time. It was an authentic account of a young man's journey from his dysfunctional family as a youth to his attempts at coping with life as an adult. I actually purchased the film during my 2nd viewing and have recommended it to my family and friends. It is thought provoking, sincere, and engaging. Congratulations to Ms. Jansen on her first film. Well done.

I can't remember the last time I was left this moved by a movie. Contemplative, sincere, piercingly honest, tragic, healing. It wakes you to the transcendant power of hope no matter the cards you've been dealt. Every actor was perfect for their role. The melancholic pick-me-up I didn't know I needed. Watch it!