Watch Pathways
- 2006
- 1 hr 11 min
Pathways is a 2009 drama film directed by Aaron Johnston and produced by New World Vista Films. The movie features Amanda Kays in the role of Lisa, Derek Ruth as Tyler, Christian Stokes as Nate and Jessica Osbourne as Marianne. It is a story of four individuals who are brought together by fate and their journey towards discovering their own purpose in life.
The movie follows the life of Lisa, a young lady struggling to cope with the death of her mother. She is haunted by the memories of her upbringing and the future that was taken away from her by the untimely death of her mother. Tyler is a carefree young man who is passionate about music and dreams of making a career in the music industry. Tyler's life takes a turn when he is forced to leave his hometown and move to the city to pursue his dreams. Nate is a troubled young man, who has been battling with drug addiction and trying to find his way back to the right path. Marianne is a successful businesswoman who seemingly has it all, but is still struggling with the guilt of abandoning her family for success in her career.
As fate would have it, the four of them meet at a local coffee shop and their lives become intertwined. Lisa develops a friendship with Tyler, who understands her struggle and helps her to overcome her pain. With Tyler's help, Lisa begins to discover her love for music and starts to sing at a local coffee shop. Nate becomes close friends with Tyler and starts to find his way back to a drug-free life. Meanwhile, Marianne finds herself drawn to the young men and grows to love them like her own children. She offers to help Tyler with his music career and becomes a mentor to Nate.
As the story unfolds, each character undergoes a transformation, discovering their own pathway in life. Tyler finally gets his big break in the music industry and becomes a successful musician, while Lisa finds her calling as a singer-songwriter. Nate overcomes his addiction and finds a job as a music producer. Marianne begins to reassess her priorities in life, and decides to take a break from her demanding career to focus on her family.
The movie explores themes of love, friendship, loss, addiction, and finding one's purpose in life. The director cleverly weaves together the stories of the four characters, creating a cohesive narrative that is both engaging and heartwarming. The performances of the lead actors are noteworthy, particularly Amanda Kays who portrays Lisa with depth and conviction.
Overall, Pathways is an inspiring drama that offers a message of hope and self-discovery. It is a beautiful story about how each individual has their own unique path to follow and how sometimes, it takes the support of others to find your way.