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Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
(Robyn Lively, Carrie Wampler, Bart Johnson, Brandon Prado, et al / DVD / TV-PG / 2022 / Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)

Overview: When a wealthy businessman learns of his daughter�s sudden engagement to a missionary, he embarks on a quest to keep her closer to home. But when his efforts go awry, he must reconsider what it means to be a strong father.

A heartfelt journey of a parent who is desperately trying to hold on to his children learns to trust in God with their future instead of controlling his daughter�s narrative. The movie explores the widely relatable challenges and joys of parenting and faith.

DVD Verdict: Knowing, going in, that both set of couples, respectively playing Steve and Connie (Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively) and Carlos and Bella (David Barrera and Maria Canals-Barrera), are also married in real life, just made all that plays out here even more realistically enjoyable.

For just like their characters, they are raising children of their own, resulting in an on-screen dynamic that feels authentic and meaningful.

As for the film itself, well, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters teaches important lessons about family values. Indeed, this family-friendly movie doesn�t only benefit children, it also teaches fathers about letting go of their daughters, and to know when to step in to ensure a positive future.

Actors Robyn Lively and Bart Johnson play Connie and Steve, the parents to Zoey, Abby, and Bridget in the movie. The movie starts with Abby, the oldest daughter, coming home from a business trip and surprising the family with the fact that she�s engaged.

Oh, and not only is she giving up her career path at her dad�s office, but she is also running away to Africa with her future husband to care for the poor as missionaries with the church!

Of course, Steve instantly struggles with finding a way to let Abby accomplish her own dreams and start a new path, instead of continuing the dream they have always had together, even the dreams of what her future wedding would look like.

Robyn and Bart who play the husband and wife roles to perfection, as aforementioned, and Abby and her fiance Oz are played by Carrie Wampler and Brandon Prado.

While these are the main characters, other actors that are important to the movie include Kayla DiVenere (as Zoey), Arden Myrin (as Crystal), David Barrera (as Carlos), and Maria Canals-Barrera (as Bella).

Funny to watch, along with heartwarming throughout, the set design is exciting and colorful also and you get the added bonus of learning about Mexican culture through the bright colors and fun decorations on display.

In conclusion, and based on the bestselling book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by author Dr. Meg Meeker, the movie shares heartwarming values that make the whole family comfortable watching it together.

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