The Falls

The Falls

The Falls

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The Falls

"Love is not a sin."

2012

1h 55m

5.9(56 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

The Falls is a feature film about two missionaries that fall in love while on their mission. RJ travels to a small town in Oregon with Elder Merrill to serve their mission and teach the words of Joseph Smith. Living together and sharing the challenge of leaving home, the two men help each other discover their strengths. They share a passion for their faith and learn to express their feelings, risking the only community they have for a forbidden intimacy.

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Nick Ferrucci

Elder (Rj) Smith

Nick Ferrucci

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Benjamin Farmer

Elder (Chris) Merrill

Benjamin Farmer

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Brian Allard

Rodney

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Harold Phillips

Thomas Smith

Harold Phillips

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Quinn Allan

Elder Harris

Quinn Allan

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Justin Koleszar

Craig

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