The Journey Ahead (2022)

In the heart of Hollywood, we meet Madeline Stern, a once-revered actress grappling with a life that's spiraling out of control. On the worst day imaginable, she loses her dream role to the unforgiving hands of time, stumbles upon her husband's infidelity, faces a daunting health scare, and is confronted with the daughter she relinquished for adoption three decades earlier - all before the lunch hour strikes. At the edge of despair, she crosses paths with the boisterous, adventurous Sarah, a wilderness expert with a past she'd rather forget. "The Journey Ahead" is a whimsical comedy about an unlikely duo embarking on a cross-country road trip from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles to the bustling streets of New York. Along this winding road of self-discovery, the pair learn that escaping the past is not a shortcut to the future they aspire for. Madeline realizes that even the loftiest stardom can't replace the solace of companionship, while Sarah grapples with the understanding that true freedom isn't about relentlessly moving forward, but facing the ghosts that hold her back. This captivating journey unravels the complexities of their lives, proving that everyone, no matter how strong or independent, needs a co-pilot in life's tumultuous journey. "The Journey Ahead" poignantly illustrates that the road to self-discovery can be a turbulent ride, but it's the unexpected detours that often lead us home.

The Journey Ahead is an adventure movie featuring Holly Robinson Peete and directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter.

The Journey Ahead is currently streaming on DIRECTV, Hallmark Movies Now Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium and fuboTV.