All language subtitles for redemption ride

[Bicycle whirring]

[Bicycle whirring]

[Phone ringing]

[Answering machine beeps]
This is Reese.

Leave a message.
[Answering machine beeps]

Hey, dad, this is me, Jonah.

Are you there?

Well, I was just thinking,
maybe you could ride your bike

to the hospital today.

It's just that I told my
new roommate about you

and it'd just be really cool if
you could ride your bike here.

Okay. I have to go now,
oh, and don't forget

about grandpa's Bible
study and don't be late.

Bye.
[Answering machine beeps]

[Music]

* how blessed is he whose
transgression is forgiven *

* whose sin is covered. *

* how blessed is the man *

* to whom the lord does
not impute iniquity *

* and in whose spirit
there is no deceit. *

* when I kept silent about my
sin, my body wasted away. *

* through my groaning
all day long *

* for day and night your
hand was heavy upon me. *

* my vitality was drained
away as with the fever heat
of summer. *

* oooh, oooh.... **

(announcer) Now, there's
a song to begin this
beautiful July morning.

The word says this; Therefore
let everyone who is godly

pray to you while
you may be found.

Surely in the rush of great
waters they will not reach him

for you are my hiding place.

This is wxml with
the word of the day

from psalm 32,
verses 6 and 7;

and he certainly is
a hiding place...

[Music]

Well, what I'm tryin'
to tell ya is a fact,

the show is not a show without
country gospel music, Kate.

[Engine turns off]

But I'm saying it's possible
to build an airplane

out of duct tape and trash bags.

[Door closes]

He never played country
gospel music on there.

Don't ya know?

Linus, look out!
[Tires screeching]

-Oops.
-I think you hit him.

Get out and look.

There ain't no way, missy,

you know the sight of blood
makes my liver quiver.

Sorry about that there, Reese.

Reese? As in colter Reese?

The infamous one...
He isn't so tall.

Why? Do you know him?

Yeah, once, a long time ago.

What'd he do?

Ride off into the sunset
without you?

They make bicycles with
two seaters, you know.

I never heard from him again.

You know about his little
escapade with drugs?

The way those media
vultures attacked him?

They made sure everybody knew.

And he called himself
a Christian

and he done nothin' but dirtied
up the name of the lord

and the whole town.

Yeah, well, I'd say it's sad how
fast a town can forget someone

who meant so much to it.

Remember, Kate, you're
not from here.

[Vehicle drives away]

I just called your place.

We were hopin' you'd come
early for the Bible study.

Yeah, well, I'm running
a little behind.

Got a minute?
Why don't you sit down?

You'd never know it's his
birthday the way he's typing

away at that computer of his.

That boy's gonna be
the next Louis l'amour.

I've been sayin' that
for years.

So where'd they send
Jonah's roommate?

They moved Cory up to
the pediatric center

up near Cleveland.

They got a real fine
outfit up there.

What do we got?

We've got some real
fine doctors right here.

Colter, do you know what
Jonah needs more than doctors,

more than medicine,
more than anything else?

He needs his father.

What are you talking about?
I'm right here.

(Sighing) Oh, I see you
just fine.

He's getting worse.

I know. Sometimes you
just have to be still.

Why don't you go on up there?

I'll be up in a minute.

Okay.

[Distant sirens]

[Machines beeping]

You've been smoking again
and you didn't ride your bike.

And how would you know that?

Maybe I changed downstairs.

Because you're late.

You definitely look older today.

So how does it feel to be ten?

I've really been
too busy to notice.

You're new story, huh?

How's it comin'?

I've got it...Mapped out.

Yeah? You got a good hero?

Flawed, but sympathetic.

-Yeah?
-Grandpa made it for me.

I thought you wanted video
games for your birthday?

Nah, I didn't think so.
Here you go.

Grandpa made it for me
when I was 15.

When you started racing?

Yeah. When I started racing.

But don't you need it?

So where's your new roommate?

With the doctor.

His name is Zack.

He has kidney disease.

He cries at night.

Did Cory cry at night?

At first, but then we prayed
together every night,

like we used to, then
he didn't any more.

I'm sad he went to
a different hospital

but I know he's gonna be okay.

Same as you.

Nobody knows how that
story's gonna end.

Hey, I do.

You hear me?

I do.

[Engine running]

[Birds chirping]

[Door closes]

[Birds chirping]

[Guitar]

Man, the acoustics in
here are incredible.

Is that your car?

It'll do 60 in first gear.

When you're lost, goin' fast
doesn't mean much, Mr....

-Lacey.
-First name or last?

That's right.

Wait, you're assuming
that I'm lost?

That's good...

Colter Reese.

Well, I guess you are what
you eat does have validity.

Can I help you with something?

That's generous of you,
Reese, but, uh, no.

You see, actually, I'm here
to help you with something.

And what might that be?

Let's call it a new beginning,
a race to be exact.

[Footsteps]

This is not a ciu sanctioned
event I'm offering you.

Well, it's not a real
race then, is it?

Oh, it's a real race
all right.

Not that you could win it.

Nevertheless, I've been
sent here to ask,

so let's just get to it.

You been invited to race

in a very unique,
independently sponsored,

long distance cycling event.

No union regulations,
no media,

and a very real winner
takes all cash prize.

-How real?
-Very real, Reese.

And who is this
independent sponsor?

Does it really matter?

The highway's straight
east outta here.

I'm well aware of
your history, Reese.

Can you really
afford to say no?

[Crickets chirping]

You know, I saw ya about
three years back

at the mount redland race

when you crashed on
that downhill straight.

I swore your day was over...

But I'll never forget
what happened next.

You got back up, you got on
the bike and you won the race.

It's not that you fell,

it's not even that you
won the race, Reese.

It's that you picked yourself
up off the ground

and you finished the race.

That's what made it so great.

That's what made you
so great.

How long you gonna
keep hidin', Reese?

[Music]

[Car engine revving up]

[Music]

* there's a place that's sweet,
so much far beyond imagination *

* I want to see that I'm... *

* what I see will
never satisfy *

* the eyes of my soul
that long for you *

* that long for you... *

[music]

[Cell phone buzzing]

Hello?

You're lookin' for
Dr. Johnson.

Yeah, that's right.

Who are you?

My name's Dr. Vernor.

I'm a visiting physician from
children's hope in Pittsburgh.

I'm your son's physician
until Dr. Johnson gets back.

I didn't hear anything
about Johnson leaving?

He took a leave of absence.

Is Jonah all right?

He's sleeping.

Why don't you come to my office.

What?

There's a pediatric
neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh.

He's an expert on
moyamoya disease

and he believes that Jonah
is a perfect candidate for
this surgery.

A surgery, colter, that
would permanently debilitate

the effects of this disease.

It's just that we've waited,
you know, for something.

And I believe your
waiting is over.

I spoke with your father
earlier today about this

and he's very excited.

Okay, yeah.

Let's do it.

Whatever it takes.

Very good.

There's one thing we
need to talk about.

I've been reviewing
your financial status

with the hospital here
and it appears that you're

under some sort of
special account.

I have a cash arrangement
for Jonah's expenses.

That you're currently delinquent
on as of today nearly $25,000.

I'm just a little behind,
that's all.

Look, knowing what I know
of your race career,

I just assumed that
money wasn't an issue

which is why I'm
a little confused.

The money is what has
got Jonah this far.

There is no more.

I don't see what
the problem is here.

If this is a surgery
that Jonah needs...

Okay, you see, what we're
discussing here is,

for starters, an
experimental surgery.

That you just told me
could save my son's life.

And that's true.

I'm afraid I may have just hung
the carrot out of reach here.

As a doctor, my hands are tied.

-Maybe we could...
-How much?

How much will this cost?

It's very specialized,
$200,000 minimum.

I'm so sorry.

I don't know what to
say at this point.

I do.

[Clock ticking]

[Sirens]

[Hospital intercom]

Dad?

Yeah, Jonah, it's me.
I'm here.

What are you doing here?

Well, I've come to
tell you something.

What?

I'm gonna be in a race.

A bicycle race?

Is there any other kind?

Did the race people
let you back in?

Not exactly.

That's okay.
I knew you'd race again.

And how would you know that?

Because you can't
keep a good man down.

Does the winner get
a good prize?

Yeah...

The best prize ever.

[Birds chirping]

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

One day these stands will
be filled with people

cheering for my music.

There won't be enough.

Who will I be racing against?

No who, no competitors, no fans

and let's get this straight
right now, Reese, no media.

You need to really
understand that part.

Well, if there's no...

Time, Reese, you'll be
racing against the clock.

Based on your
known abilities,

you'll be given a fixed
amount of time

to reach each dot on the map

and return home within
that specified time.

How much time?

Four days.

And the course?

Ohio.

And, ah, this is where it
gets fun and interesting.

At each specific location,

you'll be required to
locate a cache.

A cache? What are
you talking about?

It's calling geocaching, Reese.

It's real good fun.

You find the cache,
you find the coordinates
to your next location.

Do you understand?

No. I don't understand.

Jocks. Well, let me put
it to you like this;

you need to ride
really, really fast

and the race starts in
three weeks from today.

I can't train for something
like this in three weeks.

Well, I suppose you better
manage your time wisely.

And by the way, Reese, do you
even still have a bike to ride?

[Music]

[Music]

[Dogs howling and barking]

Quiet, dogs!

[Music]

* be my light... *

* be my peace
in this battle, *

* be all that I need. *

* Jesus, your all
that I need. *

* be my hope in despair *

* while the spirit
be the air *

* when I think it's so unfair
be all that I need, *

* Jesus, you're all
that I need. *

* ... and honor *

* in everything,
in words I breathe, *

* you're all that I... *

* you're all that I need... **

[Birds chirping]

[Water running]

[Music]

* as I sit here alone *

* with my thoughts
on the throne... *

[bicycle whirring by]

No. Nnnnoooo!

* one drop of blood
was mine... *

[instrumental music]

* put your thoughts
on only him *

* but will wash away
your sins* *

slow it down.

* I can't get this song
off my mind. *

* it is your sickness,
your disease *

* in your heart
you won't see *

crazy, crazy.

* one drop of blood.
Of mine... **

incorrect entry...
Incorrect... error.

Need directions?

You don't remember me, do you?

Nearly getting run over
is pretty hard to forget.

Kate strickland.

Kate.

(GPS talking)
Hello, you are lost.

May I?

Okay. Let me see it.

Okay. Here's the button we need.

(GPS talking)
Enter your destination.

How about my place,
just as an example?

(GPS talking)
Shall we begin?

Okay. You need to be
on the main screen here

and that arrow there tells you
the direction and the distance.

It's pretty simple really.

(GPS talking)
You're not moving.

Thanks.

So what are you
training for?

I saw you back
on Harper road.

I was goin' this way.

Oh, I was just riding
to clear my head.

Oh, and just so you know
I have forgiven you

for breaking your
promise to me.

Promise?

That you'd call me
after summer camp?

Oh, about that.

It's okay, colter, really,
I'm just teasing you.

[Music playing]

Can I ask you something?

I know it's none of my business,
but I know what happened

with your career and I know
about your son,

but how are you doing?

I'm fine, thanks.

[Background music]

You know that artificial stuff
is really unhealthy for you.

[Background music]

Well, it was nice
seeing you again.

And I'll be praying
for your son.

I did plan to call
you back then.

Okay.

[Background music]

[Bicycle whirring by]

And in local news, the chapter
of the red hat society

enjoyed a day at
the zoo Friday

sporting red safari hats
and purple khaki bottoms.

The zoo café held a tea party
in honor of the society's visit.

I'm Kate strickland
from wxml fm 90.1.

Linus, don't you
mess up my papers.

I've got to change out
a microphone, Kate.

I heard something
this morning.

What did you hear, Linus?

That Gary hired a new dj,
a young dj from the city.

What? We don't need
another dj.

Excuse me, Kate, just
showin' someone around.

Is it all right to come in?

You already have, Gary.

Well, then I wanna introduce
you all to clewis Tate

whom I used to work with
at wkrp in Cincinnati.

Clue...less?

Clewis.

Well, clew, this is
our main studio.

What do you think of it, huh?

Could use a little paint
and maybe some posters, huh?

It's quaint.

Gary, I would like to
start a country gospel
music program in here.

Yeah, right, Linus.

Come on, clew, I'll
show you the kitchen.

At least we got some
donuts in there.

Shut the door, please.

Was he wearing eye liner?

"Guy liner"
I do believe, Kate.

Kate, you have a call
on line one.

Okay. Can you shut
the door, please?

Hello, this is Kate.

Hey, it's colter.

Better late than never.

So one day you say
it's gonna party cloudy

and another day partly sunny.

Isn't it the same thing?

Maybe it's just however
optimistic I'm feeling

about the future
that particular day

that determines
how I call it.

[Birds chirping]

[Footsteps]

So how is Jonah?

Stable for now.

The disease, it's restricting
the blood flow to his brain.

And his mother?

There was a car accident
when Jonah was two.

I'm so sorry.

It seems whatever I try to hold
on to just slips away from me.

You know, I never would've
told you back then

but I was really
proud of you

every time I heard you winning
another race somewhere.

And now?

Now? Now I wonder
why in the world

you felt you had to cheat in
order to win those races?

It's hard to describe.

Standing on that mountain top,
the whole world looking up at me

like I was some kind
of hero or something.

So you're afraid of
letting your fans down

if you weren't, what, first?

I never cared
about the fans,

just the way they made
me feel about myself.

Colter, you were a hero

way before you ever
won any bicycle race.

You can't find your
identity in what you do

or in whom other people
say that you are.

Then I guess I don't
know who I am.

I remember who
you used to be.

So what are you
training for?

People take walks if they
wanna clear their heads.

They don't race down
curvy hills in spandex.

It's a private race.

There's an operation that can
save Jonah and I need the money.

Private like people
are gambling on you?

I don't know.

Colter, are you sure
these people are for real?

I mean, if everything
is so private

who's to say that they'll give
you the money if you win

or that there even is money?

He's my son.

So maybe you could do some
kind of a fund raiser?

Or we could even...

Kate, do you really think
that people in this town

would give me money?

I don't care about racing.

I don't care about what
this town thinks of me.

All I care about is Jonah.

Then you better win.

I've gotta get back
for my weather report.

What's your forecast?

Sunny.

I'll call you
from the road?

You better.

I am sorry that I cheated.

It's not me you need
to tell that to.

Oh, and colter Reese,
don't ever believe

there's more than
Jesus that you need.

[Footsteps]

[Dogs barking]

[Piano music]

Dear god, Jesus, please,
don't give up on me.

Don't give up on my son.

[Music]

Show me the way back to you.

* lord, I lay me down. *

* lord, your will be done. *

* search my heart,
please, clear away *

* all that does not
glorify you. *

* take it all away, *

* all that does not glorify *

* just burn it all away... *

* just burn it all away. *

* all that does not glorify you,
Jesus. **

[piano music]

Well, at least you're on time.

Likely the only time
I'll get to say that.

Did you bring the GPS?

(GPS talking)
Hello, shall we begin?

Well, hello to you, too.

It's gonna be a hot one today.

Partly cloudy.

(GPS talking)
Enjoy your journey.

Your coordinates are loaded.

Looks like you'll
be headed north.

All right, then.

You understand the rules
of this racing event?

I understand.

You're to ride 8:00 A.M.
to 8:00 P.M.

If you move after 8:00,
you will be disqualified.

You just make sure
your friends

have got the money
when I get back.

(Chuckles)
A little presumptuous,
don't you think, Reese?

Oh, and if you happen to get
that old familiar urge to,

uh, "cheat" a little,

the GPS unit has
a locator on it,

so, uh, we'll know where
you're at, at all times.

Just one last thing.

I've got a helmet, thanks.

You're required
to wear this one.

Take it.

I need your cell phone.

You're not getting
my phone, Lacey.

Hey, Reese, it's
in the rule book

but why am I not surprised that
you didn't read the rules.

No cell phones.

No calling people.

Just you and that
beautiful, open road.

[Birds chirping]

You can't bypass
character, Reese.

There you go... 8:00 A.M.

Hey, prove me wrong
about you.

[Guitar music]

[Guitar music]

* your days are numbered,
sifting sand *

* scattered promises
of fickle man. *

* oh, he's in need
of better weather *

* soaking wet,
street light out, *

* but he's still walking
on that solid ground. *

* he says god and me...
We're together. **

hey, kiddo.

Hey, grandpa.

Well, what's the status?

[Instrumental music]

That's him?

Technology sure is
somethin' these days.

Thanks for selling
your car, grandpa.

Seems like it's payin' off.

Is he gonna make that
first geocache tonight?

He keeps zigzagging.

If he gets behind...

Even if he makes it,

finding that geocache is
gonna be another thing.

He'll know where to look.

Yeah.

[Truck driving by]

(GPS talking)
Continue straight ahead.

Come on...
This is ridiculous.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

(GPS talking)
You have 162 miles to go.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

That can't be right.

I'll figure it out
when I get there.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

[Waves crashing]

[Waves crashing]

It's an island.

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

* though you're
patiently waiting *

* for my heart
to turn to you, *

* somehow I drifted off
true north *

* and there's sand
here in my shoes. *

* from this desert's land,
wilderness *

* lord, take me back. *

* I squandered all you
meant for me to have, *

* as a homeless servant
I return. *

* please, take me
broken happily *

* so much there is
for me to learn *

* from this desert land,
wilderness *

* lord, take me back. **

[waves crashing]

[Waves crashing]

[Door creaks open]

[Footsteps on metal staircase]

[Waves crashing]

(Computer voice)
You have arrived.

* your word, it's where
I go when I'm thirsty, *

* it's the river
when I'm dry, *

* you are the way,
the truth, the life. *

* your word, it's a lamp
unto my feet, *

* it's the road that
I walk on... *

(reading) As we journey
through life

there can come times
when we lose our way.

This seldom comes
as an abrupt change

but rather as a slow drift

until one day we awaken

to find ourselves far
from the familiar shore.

A traveler who has
lost his way

needs one thing above
all else... a compass.

God provides this for us
through his word.

God's word always
points true north.

* your word,
it endures forever *

* and all of my answers have
been with you, Jesus... *

[horn blowing]

[Seagulls]

Hey, when's the next
ferry due?

10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

Ahhh!

[Horn blowing]

[Waves crashing]

Amish country.

[Waves crashing]

* your word, it's a
lamp unto my feet, *

* it's the road that
I walk on, *

* it's the song I sing... **

Jonah, can we watch
the lighthouse part again?

Not right now, Zack.

What's he doin' now?

He's readin' the Bible
I got him.

It looks boring.

No. It's the most
exciting book ever.

[Crash]

The nurse is coming!

[Door shuts]

-Jonah?
-Yeah?

How long do you think
we'll be sick for?

Till we get better.

You don't look sick.

You don't either.

Are you kidding?

My skin color looks awful.

-Jonah?
-Yeah?

Do you think you could read me
part of your Bible sometime?

It might change your life.

It's okay.
I don't mind.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

[Birds chirping]

[Instrumental music]

* let the morning bring me
word of your unfailing love *

* for I have put my
trust in you. *

* show me the way
I should go *

* for to you I lift up
my soul. **

We can expect another
sunny one today

with temperatures reaching
in the mid 80's

and coming up
this next hour

I'll be getting my hands dirty

with an in studio guest, Tommy,
dubbed the dirt whisperer.

Tommy's our regional winner

of the ffa soil judging
competition.

In case you weren't aware,
all dirt is not created equal

and Tommy's gonna explain why.

I'll be back, so don't
turn that dial.

Now, you see here, Kate,

this wad of dirt I have
in my hand here,

if you look at it... here,

you can have some
of this if you want.

Just take a little bit
and then you hear it

and you hear it speak to ya,
just, yeah, that sounds good.

Just like that.

Can you hear it speak to ya?

It's quite fascinating, you see?

It's good dirt...
It's good dirt.

[Music]

* there's the place
you're running for, *

* you never find it here. *

* you can look for
a million years *

* and you'll never,
ever find it *

* until you fall down
on your knees, *

* ask the savior will,
you please... *

* show me. *

* I'm in need of you. **

You understand we had to make
this impossible for him to win?

What if he does win?

He won't.

[Traffic sounds]

[Equipment noises]

Hey, where does this trail go?

This baby's paved straight
south for 40 miles.

But you can't ride that
speed around here.

No horses, no screaming babies
and no hot rodders.

[Birds chirping]

[Train whistle]

[Bicycle whizzing by]

Hey, dad-gummit!

Doesn't anybody listen to me?

[Instrumental music]

[Music playing]

[Coffee splashing]

Aaahhhh!

[Ring clanking]

You don't have to
feel threatened.

Excuse me?

I'm not here to
replace you.

Well, whatever
you're here for,

I would just like
to remind you

the purpose of this station.

Hey, I'm all for j. C.,
but you know, kid,

maybe if you were
to some day travel

outside this cornfield
infested county

you might see that not
everyone's so inclined

to follow your little mayberry
view of life and religion.

Why don't you just think
of me as another color

on the station's palette.

You know, your little
people stories are cute

but maybe what the listeners
need to start hearing

is something a bit
more... stirring.

Don't you mean shocking?

[Radio music in background]

Thank you, Kate.

You don't mind if I call
you Kate, do you?

I've always believed that
for a station to discover
its true potential

it's important everyone
know one another

on a personal level,
don't you think?

I'll be seein' ya.

[Bicycle whizzing by]

[Instrumental music]

[Instrumental music]

There's nothing there but corn.

(GPS talking)
Error, incorrect, turn right.

Error, error, turn northwest.

Error, error, incorrect.

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

Hey, there.

It's okay.

Where am I?

A cemetery.

Right.

What are you doing there?

The englishman is lost, papa.

-They're always lost.
-Yah.

My name's colter Reese.

(GPS talking)
You have arrived.

This can't be right.

Amos Miller, my sons
Jacob, Samuel.

Reese, you say?

Yeah, that's right.

Watch much ESPN?

Probably not.

Did you happen to see
anyone else around here?

A guy hiding something maybe?

Why am I here?

Can you tell me how
to get outta here?

You take care of
this place then?

Yah.

I thought amish just farmed.

Change does not come easy.

Yeah, I'm surprised they even
keep an old place like this up.

You cannot know who
you are by forgetting

where you have come from.

Perhaps this is why
you have come here?

I don't know why
I have come here.

What?

Reese.

My great grandfather's
name was Abel.

It's a common name.

Miller is a common name.

He wasn't a farmer and he
wasn't buried in Holmes county.

He was buried in...

Knox county.

My father spoke of
this Abel Reese.

He did many good things
for many people here.

Men like him should
not be forgotten.

Well, he was a doctor but
he practiced in the city.

He was prominent in medicine
I've heard, celebrated even.

This Reese, he gave up that

which he knew he
could never keep

in order to gain that which
he could never lose.

And what was that?

Pride of self, love for others
cannot coexist.

Papa, look, a paper
with numbers.

[Instrumental music]

Is there a motel nearby?

[Instrumental music]

You would prefer the solitude
of the barn, yah?

Yeah, this is good.

Samuel, Jacob, get
and helpin' the man.

It is a good place to pray.

[Birds chirping]

You are on a journey
of importance, yeah?

Faith is believing in that
which you cannot see.

Keep your eyes on him
who is invisible

and you will persevere.

[Footsteps]

(TV movie) Dear diary,
it's been a while since
I've written in here.

I, well, I just wanted you
to know that I'm in love

and I'm so...Could that
be him now, diary?

Oh, John, it's you!

Yeah, it's me, tilly.

What? You're actin' like
you never seen a man before.

Not a man like you, I haven't.
Where have you been?

I told ya, didn't I?
I had business to take care of.

What kind of business, John?

There's not another
woman, is there?

What is this,
the great inquisition?

It's just business, doll,
man's business, my business.

Oh, but, but John!

What is it, tilly?

I thought I was your business!

You dames are all
the same, ain't ya?

[Telephone rings]

Colter?

What? No.
Hey, Kate, it's Linus.

Linus?

Hey, hmmm...
Hey, well, it's um...

Linus, why are
you calling me?

Is everything okay?

Well, I was a workin' back
behind the main panel tonight

and Gary and clueless
walked in...

Okay.

Well, they didn't know I was
there and they started talkin'.

Linus, why are you
tellin' me this?

Kate, they're gonna pull you
off the broadcast tomorrow

and have clueless do it.

What? He can't do that.

No, well, hey, I gotta go.

I'll see you tomorrow.

(TV movie) Your heart already
left a long time ago.

Just go... just go! Go!
(Sobbing)

Dear diary, if my life
were a song,

it would be the darkest dirt.
(Sobbing)

I have finished the race.

I have kept the faith.
Kept the faith...

I have kept the faith.

Now there is in store for me
a crown of righteousness

which the lord,
the righteous judge,

will award to me
on that day.

And not only to me
but also to all those

who long for his appearing.

Second Timothy 4:7 and 8.

* closer... and the sunlight
that is on my skin *

* and this breath that
I am taking in, *

* you're closer still to me. *

* sweeter than finding
flowers in the wild, *

* than the first smile
of a newborn child, *

* you're sweeter
still to me. *

* your love is better
than life, *

* your love is better
than life, *

* your love is... higher *

* than the stars
in a midnight sky, *

* than the clouds that
are blowing by, *

* you're higher still
to me. **

what's he doing now?

He's praying, Zack,
he's praying.

Well, what does that do?

Only everything.

This part of the movie's
boring.

It's not a movie.

Can I watch the funny part
again, please, Jonah, please?

All right fine... here?

Yeah, that's my favorite.

[Laughing]

[Laughing]

[Music]

(Song playing)
* be still. ..*

did I hear you right?

You said I sounded
like colter Reese

on the telephone last night?

Don't you ever listen to
a word that I tell you?

Linus, I appreciate your
concern, but I'm a big girl.

You can't trust that guy.

You're a sweet girl and...

Linus, it's fine.

All right, then.

Kate, I need to talk to you.

I wanna give clewis a shot.

You gotta gun?

No, no, I mean, I want
him to work here today.

I don't need any help.

No, no, you don't understand.

I want him to dj here
today without you.

This is my slot, Gary.

My story is lined up.

But clew has got a story
with a little more gist.

Gist?

Just for today.

Just for today...

So tell me, Gary,
why in the world

would you bring him
in here just for today?

Listen here, young lady,
this is my station.

I'll direct it as I well please.

Now, you've got two minutes
to gather your papers

and walk outta here quietly.

Two minutes.

[Door slams]

Want some news, Gary?

I'll give you some news.

[Footsteps]

I'm Kate strickland
here on the noon hour.

So, have you heard the big news?

Our town's very own world
renowned racing legend,

the infamous colter Reese
is back on two wheels again.

This'll be the first race for
Reese in nearly two years

since his banning from racing

due to illegal muscle
enhancing drug use.

So why is colter Reese
racing again?

Kate, where are you going?
Kate!

[Birds chirping]

Kate, what just
happened in there?

I don't know.

What do you mean,
you don't know?

Is it true?

What you said about
Reese racing again?

Well, is it or not?

Yes.

Unbelievable.

This is national news
and you weren't even

gonna say anything
about it, were you?

It's private.

No one is supposed to know.

Well, it isn't private
anymore, thanks to you.

Gary, I will talk to her.

Just go on inside.

There's no more
need for talking.

Kate started this story
and she's gonna finish it.

People are waiting to
hear the rest of the story

and I expect them
to hear everything.

I'm not going back in there.

Oh, yes, you are, missy.

You're goin' right back
in that room there...

You are not going
to tell me what...

Gary, just go on back inside
and have a donut or two, okay?

I'll be inside waiting, Kate.

You've got two minutes,
two minutes.

[Sighs]

Why is everything two
minutes with that guy?

I don't know really
what to say here, Kate.

Don't say anything.

Reese is really racing again?

And I turned on him.

Just like everyone else.

No, you just let something slip.

Really when it comes
down to it, everybody,

you just let something slip
that you shouldn't have

but everybody does that.

I know I do.

[Music]

* I've decided to let go, *

* give you everything,
all that I know, *

* all of my dreams,
my desires, *

* the shadows in my mind. *

* I give you my heart,
I give you my life, *

* all to you, Jesus,
all to my king. *

* all to you, Jesus,
all to my lord. **

(GPS talking)
You are lost.

(GPS talking)
You must turn around.

We'll see about that.

* I'm born anew *

* your spirit on the move. *

* I'm watching you
mold me, shape me *

* to be lord, just like you *

* it's transforming my mind
it's just a matter of time *

* that' I'll be
seeing you... **

[panting]

[Water running]

* all to you, Jesus,
all to my lord. *

[birds chirping]

How's it goin'?

Well, son, right now it isn't.

Nice pants.

[Birds chirping]

[Birds chirping]

(GPS talking)
Turn 15 degrees northwest.

[Birds chirping]

[Water splashing]

[Water splashing]

"The race is not to the swift
or the battle to the strong.

Be still and know
that I am god."

I don't have time to be still.

[Birds chirping]

Be still.

[Birds chirping]

[Traffic sounds]

(Male newscaster) Word is out
and people want to know

why this four time
tour de France champion
is racing again.

(Woman newscaster) Though it
hasn't been confirmed,

the rumor is that Reese
is racing for his son.

Apparently his son is
in need of some sort of
expensive operation,

forcing Reese to race
for the prize money.

(Male newscaster) This is
the first known account

of colter Reese racing again
since his confirmed use

of muscle enhancing
drugs two years earlier.

Do you like bicycle
racing, Cory?

I know him, Dr. Russell.

Really? How do you
know colter Reese?

His son, Jonah, was my
roommate in my old hospital.

He's really sick.

(Male newscaster) News of
the race was leaked out

from a local radio station
in bucyrus, Ohio...

And what exactly is
wrong with Jonah?

He has moyamoya disease.

(Male newscaster) All we
really know at this time

is that Reese has completed
over three-quarters...

There is no operation.

(Newscaster) ...Seems to be
some sort of endurance contest.

No additional information
is known at this time

and it seems that nobody
really has any facts

about this fascinating story,
but as we learn more...

Is that right?

(Newscaster)
...We'll let you know.

(Woman newscaster)
We sure will, Dave.

In local news, a member of the
red hat society broke her arm...

[Machines beeping]
[Hospital intercom]

Hey, no fair.

You have to pay attention.

Hey, look.
He's riding again.

This is his last day, right?

It's the hardest one yet.

Why did you make
it so hard for him?

It's a long story.

I'll have them hold my calls.

Because Zack, if he wins
he'll expect someone

to pay him a lot of
money for my operation

but there is no money,
understand?

Oh, so you're lying.

What operation?

There is no operation either.

Oh.

Hey, little buddy,
you feelin' okay?

I just feel a little funny.

You need to take a nap.
It always helps me.

[Knock on door]

Excuse me.

You must be Jonah,
colter's son?

Yeah?

Can we help you
with somethin'?

Hi. Yeah, I'm an old
friend of colter's

and I was tryin' to figure
out how to find him.

[Laughing]

I'm sorry... I'm really
trying to understand this.

This whole thing wasn't
just for colter's benefit.

It was for Jonah's, too.

Jonah's good?

Yeah, it was his idea.

The whole thing, the operation,
the race, the places.

He's got a real creative mind.

But how could contriving
a fictitious race

possibly help Jonah?

Jonah is terminal.

It's his dying wish to see
his father on top again.

But you made it impossible
for him to win.

Winning a race doesn't
make someone a winner.

That's why it's important
that the media

not find out about
any of this.

They'd have a field day
if they got wind of it.

I'm sure colter
mentioned it to ya.

Now, why is it you
need to find colter?

Mr. Reese!

* lead me beside
the water so still. *

* let me catch my breath. *

we were just playing.

He started to shake...
We were just playing.

* let me lie in fields
of green *

* where only gentle
breezes blow. *

* I'll reach out my
empty hand *

* for the cup that
overflows... * *

[machine beeping]

* restore my soul, *

* restore my soul,
restore my... *

dad?

Yeah, Jonah, it's dad.

I'm here. I'm right here.

What happened?

You had a seizure.

It's just a little one.

You're gonna be okay.

Is it over?

Is what over?

Did you win?

Grandpa picked me
up on the road.

He told me.

Are you mad at me?

No, Jonah, I'm
not mad at you.

I know what you
were trying to do.

[Machine beeping]

Is it time for me
to die now?

That's not for us
to decide.

What are we supposed
to do then?

We do everything
we can do.

We give the rest to Jesus.

You're talking about
Jesus again.

Yeah, guess I am.

Dad?

Yeah?

Don't be mad at grandpa
or Kate, okay?

* restore my soul... *

you get some sleep now.

* restore my soul,
restore my soul, *

* restore my soul. **

colter?

Son, where are you going?

To have a word with
the good doctor.

Colter, wait...

Colter, wait.

[Footsteps]

Please, wait.

It's all over the news.

How do you think
they found out?

Colter, I'm sorry.

Sorry's not good enough.

It's all I have right now.

I know now why you felt
you had no choice

but to cheat in those races

and it doesn't make it right
but I understand you.

Then you'll understand
what I'm gonna do

to that doctor
when I find him.

Colter, what doctor?

The doctor who told me about
a surgery that doesn't exist.

Colter, he doesn't exist.

He's just some guy,
an actor,

that your dad hired to
say those things to you.

Excuse me.
I gotta go.

[Running footsteps]

[Elevator music]

[Elevator music]

Kate, funny meeting
you here.

No, it's really not that funny.

I know what you're up to and
you can just forget about it.

Okay, listen here, cowgirl.

I'm just here to get the facts
on a story that you started.

I know Reese has
got a kid in here,

so why don't you be a peach
and point out his room for me?

Maybe I can even get you
your job back.

You'll talk to that boy
over my dead body.

Well, I'm finally impressed
with someone around here.

If only you'd had that
fiery spirit months ago

maybe I wouldn't had
to come to this podunk
town in the first place.

So where is he?

He's right behind you.

Clueless, we have really
never really had a chance

to get to know one another.

I don't want anything
to do with you people.

Get your hands off me.

Now, I'll tell you what,

you can't be a country
gospel music dj

unless you know the people
you're working with.

We'll start off with the a's,
that's the Allen brothers

and if you have a b,
if you don't,

that's buddy Greene,
the harmonica blower...

Kate, go get colter, meet
me in the conference room.

Why? What's happening?

Maybe nothin', maybe everything.

Now hurry, go.

[Hospital intercom]

You really expect me
to believe any of this?

Colter, these guys
are not actors.

Then, dad, maybe
someone can explain

why this was never
mentioned before.

Colter, I don't
exactly know

what's been going on
around here lately

but I do know that
you're a father

that do whatever it takes
to save the life of his son

and I greatly respect that.

We all do, colter.

And this surgery that I'm
proposing is what it'll take.

You still haven't
answered his question.

Moyamoya is so rare

that outside a few specialized
clinics in this country,

not much is known
about that disease

and Jonah hasn't
had that advantage.

Will this arterial grafting
really help Jonah?

The seizure that he had is just
a teaser for what's to come.

Without a strong blood flow to
the brain, he will have a stroke

or he will hemorrhage
and he will die.

[Hospital intercom]

Colter, this is an
answer to prayer.

That's what it is.

This is Jonah's only chance.

How do you expect me
to pay for this?

I've got nothing
left to give.

Colter, we really want
this to happen for Jonah

and your whole family.

Yes, however, the fact is
you're already indebted

to this hospital
for over $26,000.

Now, we know that you fully
intend to pay this debt

but how can I say this?

Hospitals don't run on faith.

What do you need exactly?

It's simple, we need assurance
that colter will pay

what is and what will be owed.

Assurance?

A down payment, some money
up front, that sort of thing.

All right, how much are
we talkin' about here?

Minimum $15,000.

That won't be a problem.

You'll have your
money tomorrow.

Well, with that being settled
we'll start making arrangements.

Surgery will begin
tomorrow morning.

Excuse me.

[Machines beeping]

(Whispers) Just be strong.

Why did you say that?

Now they're going to
expect that money.

Just listen to your son.

[Footsteps]

Dad?

How you feelin', champ?

Like I just finished the tour
de France with a flat tire.

I actually know how that feels.

So Kate told you about
the surgery tomorrow then?

No? Your old roommate, Cory.

Cory?

His doctor's here
from Cleveland.

He's gonna do a surgery,
get you all fixed up.

A surgery?

For real?

Yeah, for real.

You didn't get the last one.

The last what?

Geocache, the last message.

That's not important now.

I don't want you here
for my operation.

What are you talking about?

Of course I'm gonna
be right here.

You have to finish the race.

What? No, Jonah, I've
got things to do here.

I've got money to
find and I need...

No, you don't.

You just have to
finish the race.

That's all.

Jonah, you know better
than anybody

there was never
any real race.

Just like there wasn't
a real operation?

Even if I was to try, it's too
far to ride in a single day.

It's just impossible.

With god all things
are possible.

I can't leave you here alone.

I'm not alone.

What are you gonna think
about while you're riding?

You, mostly.

But I'll be praying a lot, too.

[Birds chirping]

[Birds chirping]

(GPS talking)
You have arrived.

* one day this will be
my memory *

* and all my dreams
will become real. *

* the leaves on the trees, *

* the wind blowing by *

* and though these
feelings that I feel *

* underneath it all... *

* I'm waiting. *

* underneath it all,
I need you here. **

it's gonna be
a hot one today.

I don't blame you for being
upset with me, Reese.

So where'd they find you?

The little theater here in town.

Hey, I'm a musician first
and an actor second.

I just landed my
first big music gig.

It's a radio spot.

Congratulations.

Maybe sometime you can tune in.

Maybe sometime that son
of yours can tune in, too.

He'd probably like that.

I am gonna miss that car
your dad rented for me.

Oh, speaking of your son...

He wanted you
to have this.

It's 8:00, Reese.

Hey, see you in
the winner's circle.

He's got over 300 miles to
ride to get back by 8:00.

Yeah.

Hey, where you off to?

I've got a story to tell.

[Footsteps]

[Machine beeping]

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

* you will never
let me go, *

* held in your
arms of love *

* no eyes have seen,
no ears have heard, *

* no mind can conceive
what you prepare for me, *

* where you go,
there I will be. *

* one day there
I will be... **

we all love a good story

and today I'm gonna
tell you a story

about forgiveness and love
and second chances,

all wrapped up in one.

* you will never
let me go... *

colter isn't riding today
because of pride

or reputation or glory
of his own.

He's riding today because
he loves his son.

Finishing this evening at the
hospital where his son, Jonah,

is fighting his own battle,

a battle of life and death.

But god can change any heart
if we will only allow him to.

Will you allow god to change
your heart towards colter Reese

and show your forgiveness
by helping to pay

for the best prize colter
has ever received?

A surgery that we pray will
save the life of his son.

* I love you because
you first loved me. *

* because you first
loved me **

excuse me, where do I go to
make a payment to the hospital?

She can help you over there.

Cute kid.

Hi. I need to make a payment
to the hospital.

She can help you over there.

Excuse me?

Oh, my word, what is this?
Pay your doctor day?

She can help you over there.

[Birds chirping]

[Door creaking]

[Footsteps]

Looking for something?

Yeah, I'm looking for
a message left for me.

Well, I'd say you found it, son.

Not the one you were
looking for, huh?

Well, you're not alone.

No. Someone was supposed

to leave an actual
letter here for me.

Well, I hate to tell
you this then, but...

Nobody's left anything here.

You sure?

Pretty sure.

I live here in the basement.

Welcome to my church.

Of course, I don't
really need

to introduce this place
to you, now do I?

How's that?

You don't remember me,
do you, colter?

Chesterville's just
north of here.

Chesterville?

I lived there until I was ten.

That's right.

I was baptized here.

I was eight years old.

Funny how them
old country roads

have a way of bringing
folk back around.

You're pastor Murphy.

Where is everybody?

[Footsteps]

Well, son, there are two roads,
you see, one is wide,

spacious, full of pleasure,
for a season anyhow.

Many are they that go down it
but its end is ruin.

But there's also another road,
a narrow one,

hard to travel sometimes

but its end is life
found in Christ

but only a few go
down that road.

[Footsteps]

I've known both those roads.

You were running
a good race, colter,

but you got off track
along the way.

The good news is that this
race is marked out for us,

we've just gotta have
eyes to see it,

then never turn
those eyes away.

I won't turn away again.

Well, then, I'd say
it's about time

for you to forget
what's behind

and press on toward the prize
that's ahead, wouldn't you?

Yeah.

Good.

Well, I mean, right now.

But I haven't found the message
that's here for me.

Are you sure about that?

Jocks. Now, get going.

[Footsteps]

God speed, colter Reese,
god speed.

[People talking]

Wait, why are you here?

To support a friend.

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

"I love the lord because
he has heard my voice,

he heard my cry for mercy.

Because he turned
his ear to me,

I will call on him
as long as I live.

The pains of death
surrounded me,

the anguish of the grave
came upon me.

I was overcome by
trouble and sorrow.

Then I called on the name
of the lord.

Oh, lord, save me.

The lord is gracious
and righteous.

Our god is full of compassion.

The lord protects
the simple hearted.

When I was in great need,
he saved me.

Be at rest,
oh, my soul

for the lord has
been good to you."

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Acoustic guitar music]

Looks like you've had
quite a ride, son.

Like you wouldn't believe.

Jonah's waitin' upstairs
to hear all about it.

[Acoustic guitar music]

I didn't make it.

I didn't win.

You need to come with me.

What is all this?

It looks like a hero's
welcome to me.

[Acoustic guitar music]

[Applause]

[Applause]

I'd say you won.

I'd say you really won.

[Loud applause]

[Crickets]

Hey, we're never gonna
make it at this speed.

I'm not the problem, dad.

Woo! (Giggles)

Oh, goodness, oh,
this is so much fun.

Thanks for inviting me, guys.

I haven't ridden
my bike in years.

I hadn't noticed.

Really? Oh, good.

I was a little nervous

riding with a professional
cyclist and his son.

Maybe you could
try shifting

into a higher gear
every once in a while?

I have more than one gear?
That is so cool.

[Bike bell ringing]

This is so much fun... woo!

(On radio) If you're
just joining us

this is the old country boy,
Linus Johnson

bringing you the best of
country gospel music

on my brand new country
gospel program.

To start off the program I have
an in-studio guest, Lacey.

Is that your first name
or last name?

That's right.

Okay, then, Mr. Lacey, will
you play us a song, please?

[Music]

[Music]

* I took a walk
alone this morning *

* and I've been lost so long
I needed to find myself. *

* just when I thought I'd lost
everyone who loves me, *

* is when I felt the warmth
of the good lord's hand. *

* it had been so long *

* since I opened my heart
to Jesus, *

* I let pride and grief
cloud the man I am. *

* but as I watched
the sunrise it hit me, *

* he put love in my heart,
made me proud of who I am. *

* if you open your
heart to Jesus, *

* he will help you
find your way *

* no matter how far
you're down, *

* his love will turn
you around. *

* just hit your knees
and ask today *

* if you open your
heart to Jesus, *

* he'll lift you up
and lighten the load. *

* when you're ready to break,
he'll take your burdens away, *

* just open your heart
to the lord. *

[acoustic guitar]

* if you open your
heart to Jesus, *

* he will help you
find your way, *

* no matter how far
you're down, *

* his love will turn
you around. *

* just hit your knees
and ask today *

* if you open your
heart to Jesus, *

* he'll lift you up
and lighten the load. *

* when you're ready to pray,
take your burden's away, *

* just open your heart
to the lord. *

* just open your heart
to the lord. *

* just open your heart
to the lord. **

All right, very good,
I like that.

Thank you.

[Music]

* be still my soul, *

* I can see the horizon. *

* a cold, cold wind
is about to blow. *

* be still my soul,
I will not falter. *

* faith believes when
you cannot see, *

* this I know. *

* nothing will ever
take this love away, *

* the grass will whither
and the flowers fade. *

* these things don't change. *

[instrumental music]

* bless the lord,
oh, my soul *

* I'm stepping off
of this familiar shore *

* I'll put to test
the things I know... **

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