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Force of Destiny

Directed by Chelsea Bo

FORCE OF DESTINY tells the incredible true story of a bitter drug dealer beyond redemption who learns that his shameful past is the key to healing himself and others.

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Synopsis

FORCE OF DESTINY is inspired by the incredible true story of a man from East Vancouver whose life takes a drastic turn from a path of crime to one of redemption and faith. Tom finds himself drawn into the world of selling drugs at a young age and by his mid-twenties he's become a major player in the marijuana trafficking scene, operating a vast network between Canada and the US. But when a police raid forces Tom into hiding, he seeks refuge in a church, where he meets Tina, a devout Christian woman. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, Tom is captivated by Tina and begins a relationship with her, keeping his criminal life a secret. But when Tina discovers the truth, she gives him an ultimatum: leave the drug business or lose her forever. Tom chooses love over his illegal empire and starts anew, stumbling upon a career in landscaping. As Tom and Tina grow a family and build a life together, they face challenges like managing Tom’s alcoholism and grappling with Tina’s unexpected terminal illness. Tina’s rapid decline in health only intensifies Tom's anger towards God while Tina's faith remains steadfast and Tom can’t understand why. Tina’s death sends Tom spiraling into despair, selling off his estate to pay for the river of booze he guzzles down to drown out his sorrows. Homeless and on the brink of death himself, Tom stumbles into a shelter where fate gifts him with a second chance and a new purpose, but first he must learn the power of self-forgiveness. FORCE OF DESTINY is a moving story of love and the transformative power of faith, reminding audiences that no one is beyond redemption.

Bio

Chelsea Bo is a writer/director with a theater and improv background. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film & Television and was selected for both Film Independent’s Incubator Lab and Village Roadshow’s Emerging Talent Program. Chelsea co-founded the production company Paxeros with her husband/producing partner Sean Drummond, and together they have produced three feature films, including Joshua Leonard’s Fully Realized Humans (Tribeca, 2020) and Sarah Adina Smith’s The Drop (Tribeca, 2022). No Right Way is her feature directorial debut.