''The Ultimate Life'' is a 2013 American
drama
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and
romance film
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directed by
Michael Landon Jr. from a screenplay written by Brian Bird and Lisa G. Shillingburg, which is in turn based on the best selling novel by
Jim Stovall. It stars
Logan Bartholomew
John Logan Bartholomew (born February 9, 1984) is an American actor born in Galion, Ohio, best known for his role of Willie LaHaye in 3 of the 8 films in the ''Love Comes Softly'' series. He later appeared in series like '' CSI: Miami'' (2005) a ...
,
Peter Fonda
Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was an American actor. He was the son of Henry Fonda, younger brother of Jane Fonda, and father of Bridget Fonda. He was a prominent figure in the counterculture of the 1960s. Fond ...
, and
Ali Hillis
Ali Hillis (born December 29, 1978) is an American actress who has appeared in television and film, and voices a number of characters in video games. She may be best known for her video game work as Dr. Liara T'Soni in the ''Mass Effect'' trilogy ...
, and was released on September 6, 2013 in the United States.
It is the sequel to ''
The Ultimate Gift
''The Ultimate Gift'' is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael O. Sajbel from a screenplay written by Cheryl McKay, which is based on the best selling novel by Jim Stovall, who cameos in the film. It stars Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, Bill C ...
''.
Plot
3 years after the events of ''The Ultimate Gift'', Jason Stevens (Logan Bartholomew) is running the Stevens Foundation after inheriting the trust of his grandfather, Red Stevens. Planning to propose to Alexia (Ali Hills), Jason is interrupted by a notice of a lawsuit by his aunts and uncles members vying for control of the foundation (and thus the inheritance left by Red). So focused on fighting the lawsuit and the continued pursuit of his wealth, Jason does not have time to listen to Alexia's announcement that she has decided to become a disaster nurse in Haiti for six months. Alexia leaves a note with Jason who reads the news of Alexia's departure with shock. Going to his grandfather's friend and lawyer, Mr. Hamilton (Bill Cobbs) for advice, Mr. Hamilton reveals that his grandfather had written a personal journal that he encourages Jason to read for advice.
The rest of the film is a
frame story
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Frame and FRAME may also refer to:
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In building construction
*Framing (con ...
covering the life of Red Stevens and his pursuit of his wealth.
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2013 films
2013 romantic comedy-drama films
2013 comedy films
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