Devastated by the loss of their four daughters in a shipwreck, Anna and Horatio Spafford cling to their unbreakable love and resilient spirit, finding solace in a divine vision that inspires the timeless hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” and a legacy of hope through their enduring partnership.
It Is Well with My Soul captures the heart of a classic hymn with over 100 million streams on Spotify and YouTube, blending its spiritual legacy with a sweeping love story for broad appeal.
This inspirational drama reimagines Anna and Horatio Spafford’s journey as a triumphant romance, appealing to fans of The Notebook and Titanic while honoring its faith-based roots.
From their tender courtship to their resilience through the Chicago Fire and unimaginable loss, the film highlights their unbreakable bond, culminating in a divine vision of their daughters that inspires the iconic hymn.
By balancing universal themes of love, loss, and hope with subtle expressions of faith, it resonates with families, romantics, and secular viewers alike, offering a poignant, uplifting narrative poised to captivate millions.
Present and Future Plans
One of the millions touched by It Is Well with My Soul is Australian David Maegraith — a multifaceted creative, publisher, and producer whose work spans media, music, and film. In 2009, he co-founded Eternity, a national newspaper, and has since spearheaded an array of innovative projects. Among these is It Is Well with My Soul, which now encompasses an official website, a novella, and a planned feature film adaptation. David is also producing Messiah Film, a sweeping outdoor reimagining of Handel’s Messiah performed by choirs across the globe.
David’s primary focus for the coming years is overseeing a series of creative expressions inspired by the story of It Is Well with My Soul. He has already published a novella retelling the events, as well as a musical songbook that will form the foundation of a stage musical set to premiere at the Adelaide Fringe — the world’s second largest fringe festival — in 2026.
A feature film adaptation is also in development, with the script nearing completion and funding and production partners being sought. Alongside the film, David plans to publish both a companion book based on the screenplay and a new work told from the perspective of Horatio Spafford’s wife, Anna — a voice often overlooked in the traditional retelling of the hymn’s origin.
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