Sabbatical

Apr 4, 2014

1h 12m

★ 6.8

While on sabbatical, Ben Hardin returns home to care for his ailing mother.

Overview

After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent book. While home, his relationships with family and friends are strained and tested.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Moss Garden Productions

Sabbatical Trailers

Cast

Ben Hardin

Robert Longstreet

Sarah Walsh

Rhoda Griffis

Dylan Hardin

Kentucker Audley

Elizabeth Hardin

Rebecca Koon

Dan Keaton

Thomas Jay Ryan

John

Frank Mosley

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