The Identical (2014)

In the shadow of the Great Depression in 1935, William and Helen Hemsley (Brian Geraghty, Amanda Crew) are blessed with the birth of identical twin boys. The joy, however, is soon clouded by the grim reality of their desperate poverty. In a twist of fate, evangelist Reece Wade (Ray Liotta), unable to have children with his wife Louise (Ashley Judd), is presented with one of the twins by the Hemsleys, a decision guided by divine intervention. Born with an extraordinary musical talent, the separated siblings, Drexel Hemsley and Ryan Wade (both played by Blake Rayne), venture down divergent yet strangely converging paths. Drexel soars like a comet, leaving an indelible impact on the music world, while Ryan, raised as the son of a pastor, grapples with his true calling. Despite his father's unwavering belief that he is destined for the ministry, Ryan feels an unshakeable urge to express himself through music, not preaching. Bolstered by the unwavering support of his wife Jenny (Erin Cottrell) and lifelong friends, Dino and Avi (Seth Green, Joe Pantoliano), Ryan pursues his dreams of writing and playing music, his voice echoing the soul-stirring tunes of his world-renowned twin. As Ryan steps into the spotlight, he comes face to face with a shocking revelation that shakes the foundation of his identity: the rock'n'roll icon Drexel Hemsley, whom he idolizes and impersonates, is his identical twin brother from whom he was separated at birth. Set against the transformative backdrop of rock'n'roll's golden era from the 1950s to the 1970s, "The Identical" is a stirring journey of self-discovery, familial reconciliation, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. This compelling tale spanning five decades explores the tumultuous dynamics of a family torn apart by tradition, culture, and creed, while simultaneously weaving a timeless narrative of love, hope, and redemption that resonates across generations. Ryan's quest to find his true destiny amidst the revelations about his past promises to captivate audiences, drawing them into a world where music is not just a dream, but a profound expression of one's identity.

The Identical is a drama movie featuring Ashley Judd and directed by Dustin Marcellino.

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