In case you missed it, a sequel to the Hallmark Channel’s hit movie, Beverly Lewis’ The Shunning, aired on May 11th, and is coming out to DVD this month (June 11th!). The sequel is based on the second novel of “The Heritage of Lancaster County” trilogy by Lewis. I was recently lucky enough to get a chance to review the movie!
Synopsis: Raised by an Amish family, Katie Lapp (Katie Leclerc, TV's "Switched at Birth") always felt the call of another life. Now, her quest to find her birth-mother, Laura Mayfield-Bennett (Sherry Stringfield, TV's "ER"), has drawn her into world of the "Englishers." Along the way, two very different men try to help her overcome a devious scheme to steal her rightful inheritance. Business-minded but kind-hearted Justin Wirth (Michael Rupnow) reaches out to discover Katie's hidden secrets, while her childhood companion Daniel Fisher (Cameron Deane Stewart) sacrifices his own happiness for her future. Katie's heart is divided between two worlds as love reveals the truth in the moving saga based on the hit novel from New York Times bestselling author Beverly Lewis.
Based on the novel by Beverly Lewis and directed by Michael Landon Jr., the film has a screenplay by Brian Bird and Michael Landon Jr. The film was produced by David R. Kappes and executive produced by Brian Bird, Maura Dunbar and Michael Landon Jr.
Review: First off, let me say I adored The Shunning, the movie, and couldn't wait for this sequel, so I was eager to check it out. Obviously it has been awhile since that movie came out, Danelle Panabaker was not available, so they sought out a 'new' Katie. I am happy to report that Katie Leclerc does an excellent job in bringing the naivite and goodness of Katie to the screen! I was quite happy to see Sherry Stringfield back as her mother, along with many other cast members! And then, I am happy to report, Adrian Paul (TV's 'The Highlander") has taken over as Dylan Bennett (Laura's husband- must be all the martial arts- he is aging VERY well, thank you!).
If you've read the series, then you know what happens. If you saw the original movie, then you know that Laura is battling a life threatening illness. Add the devious scheme and fraudulent 'Katie' to the mix, and the delft touch of Michael Landon Jr, and you better have some Kleenex nearby for the end of the movie (it does have the 'Hallmark' tradition to hold up to!). This is a wonderful sequel- full of hope and promises made, and how faith can help us through the hardest times, and perfect for viewing with the whole family!
We highly recommend it!
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