Heart of the Country (2013)

In the dynamic landscape of Wall Street, where fortunes are made and lost in an instant, Faith, an ambitious Carolina farmer's daughter, finds herself entwined in a whirlwind romance. She falls for Luke, a charming and gifted singer who becomes her prince in the buzzing metropolis of Manhattan. However, their fairytale life is shattered when Luke's employer is implicated in a catastrophic Ponzi scheme, and Luke, choosing silence over scandal, is imprisoned. The resulting fallout leaves Faith penniless and emotionally devastated. In the wake of this turmoil, Faith, on Luke's advice, retreats to the rural heartlands of North Carolina. She seeks sanctuary with her ailing father, Calvin, and her estranged sister, in the very same place she once deserted in pursuit of her dreams. As she grapples with her father's terminal cancer, Faith gradually reconnects with her roots and finds unexpected love in Lee, a handsome country boy. However, the specter of her past continues to haunt Faith as she struggles to reconcile her love for Lee with her lingering feelings for Luke, who is eventually released from prison. Echoing the poignant parable of "The Prodigal Son," the story unfolds as a moving testament to the unyielding bond between a father and his daughter. With his last breaths, Calvin cunningly orchestrates a delicate dance of love and forgiveness, hoping to mend the fractured bonds before his time runs out. "Heart of the Country" explores the complex layers of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the contrasting backdrops of Wall Street's ruthless terrain and North Carolina's tranquil countryside. It's a tale that reminds us that sometimes, in the most unexpected places, we find not only a home but also a way back to ourselves.

Heart of the Country is a drama movie featuring Jana Kramer.

Heart of the Country is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex and Plex Player and it's also available on DIRECTV and Pure Flix.

It is also possible to buy Heart of the Country on Apple TV.