Elissa Hope
A girl who dies, sees Heaven, and returns to face a life far more difficult than she ever imagined.
HOPE FROM HEAVEN
Dying was easy. Living is hard.
A feature screenplay inspired by the
extraordinary true story of Elissa Hope.
extraordinary true story of Elissa Hope.
Most near-death stories
end when the person comes back.
end when the person comes back.
Hers begins there.
Coming back is only the beginning. In this extraordinary true story, Elissa returns
with the conviction that she was sent back for a reason — carrying an unshakable hope
born in Heaven, a belief that will be tested by love, betrayal, loss, and the people who shape the rest of her life.
14 YEARS OLD
Elissa dies during a
routine dental procedure
and experiences Heaven.
SENT BACK
She returns believing she has been given another
chance—and that her guardian angels will help her
through the terrible things ahead.
A LIFETIME
OF HOPE
OF HOPE
Failed relationships, abuse, motherhood, loss, forgiveness—
and ultimately Todd.
She survived death.
Now she has to survive life.
The heart of the story
Diane
Elissa's mother. Strong, but flawed - doing the best she can while carrying her own pain.
Todd
A true Prince Charming, the man who helps Elissa believe in love - and in the life she was meant to have.
Debbie
Elissa's best friend and confidant. A source of unconditional love and steadfast support.
Freddy
A man whose cruelty leaves lasting scars - and shapes Elissa's unbelievable strength.
Inspired by the true story of Elissa Hope
Elissa died at 14 and experienced Heaven. She returned with a mission-and the belief that she would never be alone.
Her incredible journey is chronicled in her bestselling book, Hope From Heaven.
SCREENPLAY RECOGNITION
ABOUT THE WRITER
ANDREW ROGERS
A lifelong storyteller, Andrew was profoundly moved by Elissa Hope's story of courage, faith, and forgiveness. He wrote Hope From Heaven to honor her journey and inspire audiences worldwide.
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