Still Hope(2026)

1h 53m
- Drama

Release Date: Feb 5, 2026 | Limited

A beloved teenager from a close-knit community is betrayed by someone she trusts and abducted into a brutal world of trafficking. After years of captivity and struggle, she finally gains her freedom and returns home to face the daunting task of recovery, healing, and reclaiming her life, guided by courage, family love, and the faith that hope can rise even from the darkest moments.

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Original Release | Feb 5, 2026

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Director & Top Cast

Richie Johns
Director

Luna Rivera
Hope

Alex Veadov
Bishop

John D. Michaels
Garrett

Michelle Haro
Valerie

Andrea Mitchell
Skylar

Kionta Banks

Queen

Kylie Kay

Kylee

James Liddell

Romero

Daniel Ferrell

Trevor

Wilma Rivera

Jennifer

Roslyn Gentle

Nan

Averi Curtis

Tiffany

Wesley Ridings

Matt

McCartney Ogle

Naomi

John R Blackwell

Client

Bob Geabhart

Pastor Williams

Courtney Grace

Doctor Bradshaw

Technical Specifications

Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Plot Summary

Still Hope is a 2026 American drama inspired by true stories of individuals who have survived human trafficking and the long, challenging path to healing. Directed by Richie Johns from a screenplay by Mitch Hudson and Randy McWilson, the film stars Luna Rivera as Hope, a teenager whose life is turned upside down when a seemingly new friend reveals a terrifying truth. Also appearing are Alex Veadov, John D. Michaels, Michelle Haro, Andrea Mitchell Skylar, Kionta Banks, and Kylie Renwick in key supporting roles. Set against the backdrop of a quiet community and then thrust into the harsh reality of exploitation, Still Hope chronicles Hope’s abduction, survival of years of abuse, and eventual escape. When she returns home to her family, the struggle isn’t over — she must navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of reintegration, forgiveness, and rebuilding a sense of self. The narrative is rooted in real-life accounts and includes themes of resilience, redemption, faith, and the power of love and support in overcoming trauma. Produced by Pixels of Hope Studios in partnership with Studio 523 and distributed by Fathom Entertainment, Still Hope had a limited theatrical release in the United States from February 5 to February 9, 2026. The film aims to raise awareness about the global issue of human trafficking while offering an emotionally moving story of survival and restoration.

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Still Hope (2026) draws from real survivor testimonies consulted with Pure Hope Foundation, depicting 16-year-old Hope's abduction into sex trafficking and her courageous path to freedom, with principal photography completed in Cape Girardeau, Missouri by December 2025.