
Liken: Esther and the King
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Overview
When a modern-day girl named Amelia (Lauren Faber) faces a big challenge in her life, her mother (Lori Broadhead) teaches her about the power of fasting by sharing the story of a heroine from the Bible. Esther (Summer Naomi Smart), an orphan raised by a relative named Mordecai (Marvin Payne), is chosen from all the maidens in the land to become queen. While becoming a queen is where most fairy tales end, this is just the beginning of the true story of this courageous woman who must risk her life to save her people from a treacherous plan of the charmingly wicked prince Haman (Jeff Stevens). Through reliving the story of Esther, Amelia gains an understanding of the power of fasting and how it can help her learn courage.
Top Cast


Summer Naomi Smart
Summer Naomi Smart
Esther
Summer Naomi Smart
Esther
Dallyn Vail Bayles
Dallyn Vail Bayles
King Ahasuerus
Dallyn Vail Bayles
King Ahasuerus


Frank Gerrish
Frank Gerrish
George
Frank Gerrish
George
Jeff Stevens
Jeff Stevens
Prince Haman
Jeff Stevens
Prince Haman
Jacob Shamy
Jacob Shamy
Teresh
Jacob Shamy
Teresh
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