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The Prodigal Son (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1988 · 30 mins · English
- Directed by
- Richard Rich
- Starring
- Michael Bennett, Oscar Rowland, Ivan Crosland, Ruth Hale, Jared Davis, John Runnels
A wayward son wastes his entire inheritance on reckless and idolatrous living, only to be reunited with his father and family after he humbly repents. The story illustrates God’s boundless love and forgiveness toward those who return contrite and seek reconciliation.
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