The Falls

In the mist‑shrouded suburbs of a small Oregon town, two young missionaries arrive under the banner of a faith that demands unwavering devotion. The film opens with RJ – a small‑town athlete whose life has been charted by family expectations, church teachings, and a promise to serve a two‑year mission – stepping into a world far from the familiar fields of Idaho. His companion, Chris Merrill, carries the weight of a distinguished lineage within the church, his confidence tempered by the pressure to uphold a legacy while navigating the rigors of missionary life.

The setting is at once intimate and expansive: modest apartments, rain‑slick streets, and the quiet desperation of door‑to‑door outreach create a backdrop where every spoken word feels consequential. Within this disciplined routine, the two men find themselves sharing cramped living quarters, strict schedules, and moments of unexpected vulnerability. Their bond, forged in the crucible of shared purpose, gradually reveals layers of longing that clash with the doctrine they are tasked to spread.

A tone of quiet yearning permeates the narrative, balancing the earnest optimism of missionary zeal with the simmering tension of forbidden attraction. The film paints a portrait of youthful faith caught in a web of internal and external expectations—where love, in its most sincere form, is deemed a transgression. As RJ and Chris grapple with doubts, desire, and the fear of alienation, the audience is invited to contemplate the fragile line between devotion to a community and devotion to oneself.

Through measured pacing and an atmosphere that feels both reverent and restless, the story explores how two souls, bound by a common mission, must confront the possibility that the deepest connections they seek may risk everything they have ever known. The stakes are personal, the setting familiar, and the emotional landscape profoundly resonant.

Last Updated: September 09, 2025 at 15:26