Based on the New York Times best-selling novel by William P. Young, The Shack is being translated to the movie screen in the new year. The faith-based Christian drama film will take you through a father’s emotional and uplifting spiritual journey.

After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips (Sam Worthington) spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa (Octavia Spencer). Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

Starring Sam Worthington, Graham Greene, Octavia Spencer, Radha Mitchell, and Tim McGraw, The Shack will hit theaters on March 3rd, 2017. For a first-look at the video, check out the trailer.

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