A Glimpse of Heaven

A Glimpse of Heaven

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A Glimpse of Heaven

"Love is the last thing he holds onto"

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A young soldier is caught between life and death after a tragic accident during war. As he drifts through memories of his life with his wife, Vicki-from prom to their wedding-he finds himself reflecting on love and the choices that define us.

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Conor Smith

Cliff Smith

Sayre Alexander

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Garrett Balok

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Steven Broadbent

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Grace Brown

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Isaiah Brown

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Braxton Castellano

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Amra Colbert

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Robert Curatolo

William

Annie Daines

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Directed by: Conor Smith
Alyssa Thurman
Written by: Conor Smith
Produced by: Seth Carraway
Emilee Jensen

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