
Barefoot to Jerusalem
Drama
Overview
A shocking tragedy sends Mara down a path of sin, redemption, grace, and evil. Barefoot to Jerusalem is the story of a woman struggling to face her deepest desires, her darkest fears, and ultimately, the devil.
Top Cast
Meleah Veit
Meleah Veit
Mara
Meleah Veit
Mara
Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
Geoffrey
Matt Zeigler
Geoffrey


Dan Waller
Dan Waller
Nick
Dan Waller
Nick
Eric Aviles
Eric Aviles
Guillermo
Eric Aviles
Guillermo
Lisa Dodson
Lisa Dodson
Mother
Lisa Dodson
Mother
Tim Gamble
Tim Gamble
Priest
Tim Gamble
Priest


John Hoogenakker
John Hoogenakker
David
John Hoogenakker
David


Rich Komenich
Rich Komenich
Bill
Rich Komenich
Bill
Elisabeth Oas
Elisabeth Oas
Theresa
Elisabeth Oas
Theresa


Will Zahrn
Will Zahrn
Chester
Will Zahrn
Chester
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