Here’s a detailed timeline and cast of characters based on the provided sources for “The Song: Love, Stardom, and Redemption”: 

Timeline of Main Events in “The Song” 

Undated Past: 

Jed King’s father becomes a famous musician. 

Jed King’s father’s fame creates a “long shadow” that Jed struggles to escape. 

Early Story – Pre-Stardom: 

Jed King, an aspiring singer/songwriter, is struggling to catch a break in his music career. 

Jed reluctantly agrees to perform at a local vineyard festival. 

At the festival, Jed meets Rose, the vineyard owner’s daughter. 

Jed and Rose experience an instant connection that quickly develops into love. 

Jed and Rose get married. 

Rise to Stardom: 

Shortly after their wedding, Jed writes a song for Rose, titled “The Song.” 

“The Song” becomes a breakout hit, propelling Jed into stardom. 

Jed is suddenly thrust into a new life of fame and the temptations that come with it. 

Conflict and Downfall: 

Jed’s life and marriage begin to fall apart due to the pressures and temptations of his newfound stardom. 

(Implied: Jed engages in infidelity, leading to the breakdown of his marriage, as reviews mention themes of infidelity and its consequences.) 

Resolution and Redemption: 

(Implied: Jed experiences loss, failure, and eventually finds a path to redemption, with God’s help, to pick up the pieces and make something beautiful. The film is described as a story of love, redemption, and how to deal with life’s dark sides.) 

2014-09-26: 

Initial release date of the movie “The Song.” 

2015-02-10: 

Release date of “The Song” on DVD. 

Cast of Characters 

Jed King: The protagonist of the story, an aspiring singer/songwriter who initially struggles in his career. He is the son of a famous musician and marries Rose. His life takes a dramatic turn when the song he writes for Rose, “The Song,” becomes a massive hit, thrusting him into stardom and a world of temptation that threatens his marriage and well-being. 

Portrayed by: Alan Powell 

Rose: The daughter of a vineyard owner and Jed King’s wife. She meets Jed at her family’s vineyard festival, and they fall in love and marry. Jed writes his breakout hit, “The Song,” for her. She experiences the consequences of Jed’s rise to fame and the challenges it brings to their marriage. 

Portrayed by: Ali Faulkner 

Jed’s Father: A famous musician whose success casts a “long shadow” over his son, Jed. His past fame is a significant backdrop to Jed’s own struggles and aspirations in music. (No specific name is given in the sources.) 

Other Principle People (from “Meet the Cast” and “Contributors,” though roles aren’t specified beyond acting):Caitlin Nicol-Thomas: An actress who plays a principal role in the film. Her specific character is not detailed in the provided excerpts, but she is listed alongside Alan Powell and Ali Faulkner as a main contributor. 

Kyle Idleman: The author of a book that inspired the movie, or at least a key figure whose insights on “Love, Sex & Marriage” are featured in the added value content, indicating a thematic connection to the film’s narrative. 

Richard Ramsey: The director of “The Song.”