The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

What he teaches you...will last forever.

200896 min6.9 / 10

A warm, faith-centered coming-of-age story about an unlikely intergenerational friendship that transforms young lives through spiritual mentorship and Christian values.

The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

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