Film
Higher Ground
2011· R· 1h 49m· Drama· Thriller
Vera Farmiga's directorial debut, HIGHER GROUND, depicts the landscape of a tight-knit spiritual community thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith. Inspired by screenwriter Carolyn S. Briggs' memoir This Dark World, the film tells the story of a thoughtful woman's struggles with belief, love, and trust - in human relationships as well as in God.
2011-08-26
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorVera Farmiga
ScreenplayCarolyn S. Briggs
ProducerCarly Hugo
Director of PhotographyMichael McDonough
Original Music ComposerAlec Puro
EditorColleen Sharp
Full cast & crew (17 cast · 30 crew)
Details
Released2011-08-26
Runtime1h 49m · R
StatusReleased
Budget$2M
Box office$841,733
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.9/10 · 65 votes
Original languageen
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