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.
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.
Chelsea Bo is an award-winning writer/director with a background in theater, comedy improv, and producing. She received a Bachelor’s degree from LMU’s School of Film & Television and garnered years of comedy training from Second City and The Groundlings. After graduating from LMU, Chelsea co-founded Paxeros, an ethos driven production company, with her husband/producing partner Sean Drummond. Chelsea found success directing commercials and branded content, being recognized by both the American Advertising Awards and the Telly Awards. Narratively, she wrote, directed, and starred in the 6-part web series THE CAV KID featuring Nick Robinson, Aisha Dee, & Jake Austin Walker. She has produced four feature films, including Joshua Leonard’s FULLY REALIZED HUMANS (Tribeca 2020), Nate Townsend’s WAKE UP (We Are One Fest 2020), and Sarah Adina Smith’s THE DROP (Tribeca 2022) with Duplass Brothers Productions. Her producing credits also include Lynn Hirschberg’s SCREEN TESTS for W Magazine, featuring Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, and many more Golden Globe Nominees. Chelsea wrote, edited, and co-starred in her feature directorial debut NO RIGHT WAY alongside co-star Ava Acres (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and supporting cast Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings, FutureMan, Pivoting), and Sufe Bradshaw (Veep). NO RIGHT WAY premiered in 2023 and has garnered 16 awards across 19 festivals. Chelsea’s passion for bettering the world shines through the stories she tells and the way she leads by example.
