Redeeming Love is a feature film adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same name by Francine Rivers. The story follows the biblical book of Hosea, but set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850.
The film follows the journey of Angel, a woman who was sold into prostitution as a child and has become hardened by life's struggles. However, she meets and falls in love with an honest and kind-hearted farmer named Michael Hosea, whom she cannot accept as he represents everything she is afraid of: love, commitment, and a future. Despite her resistance, Michael persists in his love for her and marries her.
As Angel becomes overwhelmed by her past trauma and her fear of intimacy, she runs away and finds herself back in the world of prostitution. But Michael refuses to let her go and pursues her tirelessly, even if it means venturing into the notorious mining towns of California where outlaws, gamblers, and other seedy characters run wild.
The story explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. It is a harrowing and stirring tale of a woman's journey from darkness to light, and of a man's unwavering faith and love for her.
Redeeming Love features a talented cast that includes Abigail Cowen (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Angel, Tom Lewis as Michael Hosea, and Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries) as the villainous saloon owner Magowan. The film is directed by D.J. Caruso (Disturbia, xXx: Return of Xander Cage) and produced by Roma Downey (The Bible miniseries) and Cindy Bond (I Can Only Imagine).