Ronan returns to his hometown unannounced and broken. The fame and money are gone. Ronan needs help from the very people he hurt those many years ago.
Played by Dallas Smith, a well-known Canadian country singer, Ronan swallows his pride and takes a menial job at the music store where he was a fixture in his youth. Through hard work and humility, Ronan rediscovers his sense of worth, rediscovers his love of music, and works to heal wounds that he caused when he left his friends behind in pursuit of fame.
As his confidence returns, Ronan convinces some musicians to join him in a new band and follow as he leads them towards another chance at glory.
This time, the right way. This time, together.
Director
Joel Stewart
Writer
John K. MacDonald
Producers
John K. MacDonald
Don Depoe
Michael Feehan
Cast
Dallas Smith
Camille Stopps
Allan Hawco
Josh Collins
Charlie Gillespie
Celeste Desjardin
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Joel Stewart made his feature film directorial debut in 2024 with Soul’s Road, a project years in the making and built on a career spent capturing the spark where story, character, and passion meet.
A veteran of hundreds of concert specials, music videos, and documentaries, Joel’s work has aired on CBC, CMT, PBS, ESPN, Bravo, TLC, Discovery Channel, NBC Sports, and National Geographic. He’s collaborated with icons like Taylor Swift, Neil Young, Steve Earle, Gord Downie, Dallas Smith, and Kevin Costner, with many appearing in his signature music series, including Live at Revival, The Dakota Sessions, and One Night Stand. His music video credits include Paul Brandt, Corb Lund, and Jess Moskaluke.
Joel has led acclaimed documentary series such as Not Your Daddy’s Country, The Road Hammers, and The Undiscovered Country—called “brilliant” by The Globe and Mail. His other work includes The $100 Taxi Ride (Nat Geo), NHL Revealed, and Amazon’s Mississippi Snake Grabbers. His short film Bohemians was featured at Telluride and the Key West Film Festival.
Notable directing credits include Boy on Bridge (HBO Canada), Tim McGraw Live (CMT), and Blue Rodeo Live at the Diesel, which earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination. His Johnny Reid Live at the Jubilee DVD achieved 5x platinum status.
Joel once lit a cigar for Glen Campbell, bought a t-shirt for Russell Crowe, and somehow snagged a Gemini Award for acting. In 2025, he was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to community and country.
ABOUT DALLAS SMITH
Big Loud artist Dallas Smith brings star power and undeniable talent to Soul’s Road, marking his official acting debut. A household name in Canadian music, Smith’s rise to fame began as the frontman of Platinum-selling rock band Default before successfully transitioning into a record-breaking solo country career.
The 3x consecutive CCMA Entertainer of the Year has earned 21 Gold-certified singles, nine Platinum-certified singles, and four Gold-certified albums, boasting more than 640 million global streams and over two million album equivalents to date.
In 2023, Smith achieved another major milestone with his Grand Ole Opry debut, solidifying his place among country music’s elite. His latest self-titled album, Dallas Smith, produced by longtime collaborator Joey Moi, showcases a powerhouse lineup of songwriters including HARDY, Cole Swindell, GRAMMY-nominated Ashley Gorley, GRAMMY-winner Hillary Lindsey, and ERNEST.
With Soul’s Road, Smith expands his creative horizons, stepping confidently into the world of acting with the same charisma and authenticity that have defined his music career.
