What kind of Christian faith based feel good type movies ends like this?

I was so enjoying this movie. It was a wonderful romantic movie that I thought wove faith into a budding relationship well. Then comes the ending where (spoiler alert) the main character dies?!!?? Really??!! I like happy endings especially in romantic movies not death. I loved that the settings seemed realistic (I noted that the porch posts of the character Lee's house looked worn). I thought the acting was good especially for a Christian movie. As another reviewer said the chemistry between the main characters was good. I know life isn't full of happy endings, but that is why I look for an escape into books and movies. I would like to see someone try again with a similar story and get the ending right.

I rarely get so drawn in by a movie that I can't just turn it off and walk away. This was an exception, I watched everything including the credits. It was not a cliché' feel-good film. It does have a Christian theme but not so much the usual predictable story line. Yes, as one reviewer commented, it will probably be enjoyed by those with a Christian world view, but it may leave them debating with themselves. I have to say that the lead actor is really excellent in my humble opinion. He has a Nicholas Cage thing going. I am no expert but I think the acting in the movie was professional and believable. The leading lady is great too!