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In 1935, William and Helen Hemsley (Brian Geraghty, Amanda Crew) welcome identical twin boys into the world. But their joy is quickly tempered by a sobering realization; how could they give these children any kind of a life beyond the desperate poverty that haunted many families in the midst of the Great Depression? When evangelist Reece Wade (Ray Liotta) reveals that he and his wife Louise (Ashley Judd) cannot have children, William feels the Lords prompting to give them one of the infant boys. Both brothers are born with passion, drive and awesome musical talent, but take very separate, yet converging paths. Drexel Hemsley (Blake Rayne) rises like a comet and changes the music world forever. His adopted brother, Ryan Wade (also played by Blake Rayne) struggles to find the purpose for his life. All the way into manhood he wrestles with pleasing Reverend Wade, his loving but controlling father, who is convinced his son Ryan is called into the ministry. Ryan is encouraged by his loving and supportive wife Jenny (Erin Cottrell) and lifelong friends Dino and Avi (Seth Green, Joe Pantoliano) to follow his musical dreams. And oh, can he sing, just like his world famous twin. "The Identical" is a captivating journey spanning five decades from the 1930s through the 1970s. This story is about the restoration and the reconciliation of a family broken apart by culture, creed and tradition. Movie-going audiences will be drawn to this timeless tale of love, hope, and redemption that speaks to all generations.
A pastors son who feels a call to sing, not preach, learns a shocking secret about his life that explains his past and shapes his future in THE IDENTICAL, a drama set against the backdrop of rocknrolls 1950-1970s heyday. RYAN WADE grows up during the Great Depression as the adopted child of a country pastor and his wife, unaware he is not their biological son. Ryan is directed by his father to become a preacher - a life he grows increasingly disinterested in as he embraces his real dream: writing and playing music. Encouraged by his wife and best friend, Ryan embarks on an unpredictable, provocative path - performing the legendary music of rockn roll icon Drexel Hemsley in sold-out venues all across the country. But when the two mens destinies tragically collide, Ryan discovers Drexel is more than just his inspiration: hes his identical twin brother that was separated from him at birth. A reeling Ryan is left to question everything hes ever believed about his family, his dream and discovering his destiny.
Blake Rayne
Ryan Wade
Ray Liotta
Reece Wade
Ashley Judd
Louise Wade
Seth Green
Dino
Joe Pantoliano
Avi Hirshberg
Erin Cottrell
Jenny O'Brien
Brian Geraghty
William Hemsley
Amanda Crew
Helen Hemsley
Waylon Payne
Tony Nash
Danny Woodburn
Damon
Chris Mulkey
William Hemsley (Older)
Noah Urrea
Ryan Wade (9 Years)
Gary Beaty
Steve Douglas
Caylin Cervetti
Angela
Ken Dodge
Sergeant
Joanne Goldstein
Tour Guide
Michael Johnson
Tour Bus Driver
Brad Jones
Ray Reynolds
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