Speaking in Tongues

Oct 27, 2018

1h 37m

★ 5.5

How badly do you want to know God?

Overview

A lonely college student grieving the loss of his mother has found purpose in a local megachurch. When a young pastor invites him to Chicago for a summer internship evangelizing the 'lost', his new faith is put to the test.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Jake

Scott Hennelly

Pastor Eli Daniels

Tyler Esselman

Clara

Audrey Gladson

Drew

Sedra

Dan Fogelman

Pete Schwaba

Brad

William French

Uncle Max

Keith Kelly

Aunt Carol

Barbara Malangoni

Sarah

Kelsey Risher

Roommate

Joey Bednarski

Band Leader

Kyle Culver

Sparks

Charlie Lubeck

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