The Bridge (2017 film)

The Bridge (2017 film) is a 2017 American biographical drama film directed by Bret Carr and starring Josh Lucas, Wyatt Nash, Katie Findlay, and Andrea Powell. The film is based on the novels The Bridge and The Crossing by Karen Kingsbury. It tells the story of Molly Allen (Findlay) and Ryan Kelly (Nash), two students at Franklin Tennessee University who meet and fall in love while working at The Bridge, a local bookstore and coffee shop. Their relationship is complicated by family issues and different career paths.

The film follows their lives over several years, exploring themes of love, loss, faith, and the challenges of adulthood. Years after their initial romance, Molly and Ryan find themselves at crossroads, questioning their past decisions and the possibility of rekindling their connection. The Bridge serves as a symbolic and physical location, representing the connection between people and the lasting impact of shared experiences.

Released by Crown Media Productions, The Bridge was initially presented as a two-part Hallmark Channel movie, airing in December 2015 and March 2016, respectively. These television films were then compiled into a single theatrical release in 2017.