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The Ride: A Christmas Eve Parable

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 30m
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7.1/10
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The Ride: A Christmas Eve Parable (2012)
DramaShort

The lives of a bored, disengaged taxi driver and a troubled passenger are changed forever during a long ride on Christmas Eve.The lives of a bored, disengaged taxi driver and a troubled passenger are changed forever during a long ride on Christmas Eve.The lives of a bored, disengaged taxi driver and a troubled passenger are changed forever during a long ride on Christmas Eve.

  • Director
    • Dallas Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Mark Freiburger
    • Nathan Scoggins
  • Stars
    • Kirk B.R. Woller
    • Brad Heller
    • Dennis Lee Kelly
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    143
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Mark Freiburger
      • Nathan Scoggins
    • Stars
      • Kirk B.R. Woller
      • Brad Heller
      • Dennis Lee Kelly
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Kirk B.R. Woller
    Kirk B.R. Woller
    • Driver
    Brad Heller
    Brad Heller
    • Passenger
    Dennis Lee Kelly
    • Dispatch
    Patrick Gagnon
    • Lawyer
    Tara Rios
    • Waitress
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Mark Freiburger
      • Nathan Scoggins
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    10willmv-71092

    Very powerful

    Wow! What a very powerful short film! It's amazing!
    9k_adelberg

    Powerful short film

    Oh the ending.. it was all great but the simple ending was beautiful!!
    10kirk-229-991622

    Masterfully Executed short film!

    A beautifully crafted short film that reveals the love that God has for all of His wayward children. Exquisitely acted and directed!

    Brad Heller's portrayal of the down and out, disheveled passenger, who has lost all hope is masterfully acted! Every look and word he utters rings true of this disillusioned man of many layers. His pain, anger and frustration with others and life have given way to a resigned despair. He is not quite sure how to handle the idea that a perfect stranger (his Christmas- eve cab driver), might genuinely care about his fate.

    Kirk B. Willet, as the usually quiet and disinterested cab-driver, skillfully portrays the unexpected melting of his heart towards this troubled passenger. His growing angst and concern is evident as he gropes for away to prevent, what appears to be an inevitable tragedy.

    A must-see modern-day Prodigal Son parable for anyone who has ever questioned whether God could ever love or forgive them. Even though it is set on Christmas-eve, it's message is timeless. That is why I would say, don't wait for Christmas to watch it, this short movie will touch your heart as no other.

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    • Release date
      • December 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Ride
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Vertical Church Films
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      • $60,000 (estimated)
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      30 minutes
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