The story is based on true events, as related in a book of the same title, written by the main character, Todd Burpo. Todd is hard-working Christian pastor who lives and serves in a small town in Nebraska with his young wife Sonja and two small kids, Cassie and Colton. One day, four-year old Colton survives a very critical illness. Upon full recovery, Colton begins to relate that he has been to heaven, and actually sat on Jesus' lap. When the public gets wind of these stories though, they were met with derision and disdain. Todd Burpo had to conquer his own personal doubts, on top of his growing financial woes, familial stress and professional credibility.

Starring:

Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church

Genre:

Drama