Breakthrough (2019)

***Breakthrough*** is a 2019 American Christian drama film directed by Roxann Dawson in her feature film directorial debut. The film was written by Grant Nieporte, based on the Christian book, *The Impossible*, an account of true events written by Joyce Smith with Ginger Kolbaba. It stars Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz, Sam Trammel, and Dennis Haysbert with a cameo by Phil Wickham and Lecrae. Stephen Curry and Samuel Rodriguez are executive producers.

The film tells the story of a St. Louis teenager who slipped through an icy lake in January 2015 and was underwater for 15 minutes before resuscitative efforts were started. Although being rescued, he is in a coma, and his family must rely on their faith to get through the ordeal.

## Shooting

* Filming was from March of 2018 - May of 2018.
	+ Locations for the 31-day shoot included Winnipeg, Selkirk, and Portage la Prairie.

## Cast

* Marcel Ruiz - John Smith]
* Topher Grace - Pastor Jason Noble
* Sarah Constible - Neighbor Lady
* Dennis Haysbert - Dr. Garrett
* Nancy Sorel - Mrs. Abbott
* Miriam Smith - VP Nancy Benes
* Victor Zinck Jr. - Joe Marrow
* Mike Colter - Tommy Shine
* Chrissy Metz - Joyce Smith
* Josh Lucas - Brian Smith
* Taylor Mosby - Chayla
* Ali Skovbye - Emma
* Maddy Martin - Abby Sutterer
* Isaac Kragten - Josh
* Nikolas Dukic - Rieger
* Jordan Kronis - Chad Green
* Jemma Griffith - Doreen
* Danny Wattley - Coach Paul
* Saul Elias - 7 Year Old John Smith
* Stephanie Czajkowski - Melissa
* Kerry Grace Tait - Joyce's Friend #1 (as Kerry Tait)
* Kate Yacula - Assistant Maddy
* Annelise Pollmann - Olivia Noble
* Logan Creran - Luke Noble
* Lisa Durupt - Paula Noble
* Phil Wickham - Worship Leader
* Sandy Fernandez - Drummer
* Rena Semenko - Keyboardist
* Blair De Pape - Bass Player (as Blair DePape)
* Derrick Gottfried - Guitarist
* Lecrae - Rob (as Lecrae Moore)
* Stella Pruse - Cathy
* Robert Morgan - Bob
* Rebecca Staab - Cindy Rieger
* Cory Wojcik - Manager
* Jay Koensgen - Recruit
* Jeff Strome - Fire Truck Driver
* Jason Wishnowski - Cop #1
* Chuck Shamata - Chief Marlo
* Will Woytowich - Cop #2
* Ryan Ash - Paramedic #1
* Veronica Ternopolski - Paramedic #2
* Sam Trammell - Dr. Kent Sutterer
* Scott Johnson - Keith
* Mel Marginet - Trauma Nurse #1 (as Melanie Marginet)
* Elena Anciro - Trauma Room Nurse #2
* Rebekah Grenkow - Trauma Room Nurse #3
* Stephanie Sy - E.R. Receptionist
* Ernie Pitts - Crew Member
* Beverly Ndukwu - Cardinal Glennon Nurse
* Karl Thordarson - Don
* Alicia Johnston - Mrs. Sutterer
* Lauren Cochrane - Nurse Wendy Hof
* Kristen Harris - Kay Quinn
* Erik Athavale - Dr. Lulu
* Robin Ruel - Neurologist
* Onalee Minuk - Mom #1
* Callie Lane - Daughter #1
* Danielle Savage - Mom #2
* Isla Gorton - Daughter #2
* Lois Brothers - E.R. Nurse
* Tristan Mackid - Punk
* Maclean Fish - Bigger Punk

**Rest of cast listed alphabetically:**

* Geoff Banjavich - Pulmonologist (uncredited)
* Travis Bryant - Jonah (uncredited)
* Scott Carnegie - EMT (uncredited)
* Kevin P. Gabel - Male Nurse (uncredited)
* Chris Glenat - Saint Joseph Medical Staff (uncredited)
* Craig Harrison - Hospital Worker (uncredited)
* Jim Kirby - Church Member (uncredited)
* Tyanne McNicoll - Church Member (uncredited)
* Cindy Myskiw - Cheering Crowd / Church Member (uncredited)
* Steve Pacaud - Church Preacher (uncredited)
* Lorrie Papadopoulos - Cheering Crowd / Church Member (uncredited)
* Derek James Trapp - Police Officer (uncredited)
* William Whyte - Church Congregation / Well Wisher (uncredited)
* Lara Wieler - Herself (uncredited)