A Ring of Endless Light (film)

A Ring of Endless Light is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie based on the Madeleine LEngle book of the same name filmed on location in Australia, and starring Mischa Barton in the main lead role. It is one of two Disney adaptations of novels by Madeleine LEngle, the other being A Wrinkle in Time. In the U.S. it was aired on August 23, 2002.

Vicky copes as best she can with the increasing stress placed on her by her grandfathers illness, especially once he admits to her that he is dying of leukemia. In turn, Reverend Eaton tries to encourage Vicky with his gentle wisdom and appreciation of her talents, especially her writing, in marked contrast to her parents long distance expectations that she study science.A rivalry develops between Zach and Adam, which becomes an uneasy alliance as the three teenagers seek to expose the illegal use of drift nets, which trap and kill dolphins, by a ship owned by Zachs father. Eventually they succeed, saving their dolphin friend and Adam himself from the deadly net just as Vickys grandfather arrives with the Coast Guard. The excitement is too much for Reverend Eaton, however, who dies soon afterward. He leaves behind a new blank book for Vicky in which to write her poetry. Vicky decides to follow her heart and her talents rather than her parents plans for her. ........

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