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Desires of the Heart — Photos

Total 676 photos

Stills 21

Behind the Scenes 655

01 · Stills · 21 Frames

Desires of the Heart behind-the-scenes: actor wearing embroidered head covering backlit by golden sunset

Behind-the-scenes of Desires of the Heart filming at ornate temple entrance with figure in red

Desires of the Heart actors embrace outdoors during filming, showing an intimate romantic moment between characters

Two women in traditional Indian dress on village set, Desires of the Heart production

Two silhouetted figures walk along ocean shoreline with sunlight reflecting off water during film production

Four people seated in elegant living room with fireplace during film production of Desires of the Heart

Close-up of actor with intense expression in dramatic lighting, Desires of the Heart film production

Two actors in traditional Indian costume rehearse around golden basin during Desires of the Heart night shoot

Actress in orange sari seated in front of decorated wall with geometric pattern during Desires of the Heart filming

Actor in vest views large abstract painting with warm gold and dark tones on Desires of the Heart film set

Director and crew members filming an outdoor scene with actors in traditional Indian clothing for Desires of the Heart

Val Lauren in vest and tie with Alicia Minshew in green gown during Desires of the Heart production scene

Actress in green dress at candlelit dinner table with person across from her during night scene filming

Actor in silhouette walks toward white columned Southern mansion during film production of Desires of the Heart

Two cast members in ornate temple interior with red and gold decor, one in dark suit, one in light robe

Desires of the Heart: actor in dark jacket beside red paddle wheel on water at dusk

Val Lauren as Dr. Kris Sharma in white coat and glasses on Desires of the Heart set

Desires of the Heart crew filming at terracotta-colored building with cast and red pickup truck on location

Dusk landscape with pond, lily pads, trees silhouetted against pink and orange sky during Desires of the Heart filming

02 · Behind the Scenes · 655 Frames

Vintage white sedan on tree-lined dirt road with Spanish moss, on set for Desires of the Heart

White vintage convertible on tree-lined dirt road with Spanish moss hanging from oak branches, Savannah, GA

White 1960s Lincoln Continental convertible on tree-canopied dirt road with Spanish moss in Savannah, Georgia

Actor in beige vest viewing painting of woman in red sari on Desires of the Heart set

Cinematographer holding professional film camera rig outdoors during Desires of the Heart production in Savannah

Val Lauren and Alicia Minshew seated at candlelit table during filming of Desires of the Heart in Savannah restaurant

Man and woman facing each other at candlelit table in upscale bar setting, Desires of the Heart production

Actor in vest and white shirt adjusts clothing in front of mirror on black-and-white film set, Desires of the Heart

Couple in formal attire embrace under large oak tree during Desires of the Heart film production in Savannah

Man in white shirt working on laptop in candlelit interior with exposed brick during Desires of the Heart shoot

Val Lauren in vest and white shirt lighting a yellow candle at a bar in Desires of the Heart

Director in gray suit with pink tie rehearsing with actress holding script near ornate fountain in park

Actor sitting on gray stairs reading script, with brown leather bag and decorative plant beside him in Savannah

Cinematographer holds professional film camera with monitors and follow focus outdoors in Savannah during production

Alicia Minshew wearing wide-brim sun hat seated in vintage white convertible, Desires of the Heart behind-the-scenes

Desires of the Heart cast members and children gather outdoors for group photo wearing summer clothes and sun hats

Cemetery monument with classical female statue adorned with flowing red fabric, holding flowers and wreath

Val Lauren in business attire sitting on director's chair beside white RV in outdoor urban location

Water buffalo nose close-up with film crew in background during Desires of the Heart production in India

White vintage convertible on tree-lined dirt road with film crew and equipment under Spanish moss-draped oak trees

Close-up of a brown dog's nose and muzzle on the set of Desires of the Heart, with blurred background

Director and group of children pose for outdoor selfie during Desires of the Heart production in India

Alicia Minshew in white sun hat sitting in vintage white Lincoln Continental on Savannah street for Desires of the Heart

Alicia Minshew in white sun hat sitting in white vintage convertible during Desires of the Heart production

Val Lauren in formal vest at bar with candles during Desires of the Heart shoot

Crew member on ladder adjusts large white reflector above vintage white convertible on street during film production

Three women at cemetery picnic with red blanket, wine glasses, and statue draped in red fabric behind them

Desires of the Heart director and cast members pose with a group of children outdoors on an Indian village set

Desires of the Heart cast and crew posing with group of children in rural Indian village during production

Val Lauren driving vintage convertible with Alicia Minshew as passenger during Desires of the Heart production shoot

Actor in grey vest and white shirt crouching outdoors, hands clasped, intense expression, Desires of the Heart set with Va...

Woman with auburn hair in denim vest seated on burgundy leather sofa during film production in Savannah

Val Lauren seated outdoors in costume during Desires of the Heart production in Savannah

Two women making peace signs on sunny residential film set with crew member in background, Desires of the Heart

Woman with reddish-brown hair in denim shirt sitting on burgundy leather couch during film production

Film crew shooting actors in white vintage convertible on Savannah street, director in suit with pink tie beside car

Val Lauren gesturing from behind white convertible to Alicia Minshew seated in driver's seat during exterior shoot

Man in fedora sits on brownstone steps smiling toward convertible car during film shoot in Savannah

Director in cream suit gestures while speaking to two people in bar setting during Desires of the Heart filming

Val Lauren looking upward in period vest and white shirt on Desires of the Heart set in Savannah

Film crew operating camera crane under moss-draped oak trees, production trucks and equipment on dirt road

Alicia Minshew in white sun hat and green dress seated in vintage convertible, turned toward man in straw fedora

Actor in gray vest and white shirt looks off-camera during outdoor scene filming for Desires of the Heart

Alicia Minshew and Val Lauren in intimate embrace outdoors on Desires of the Heart set in Savannah

Film crew and cast rehearsing in ornate living room with camera dolly, lighting gear, and decorative curtains

Woman in white sun hat and green patterned dress on boat with person in straw hat visible in foreground

Film crew with cinema camera on tripod, equipment cart, and director's chairs on brick-paved street in Savannah

Film crew positioning camera dolly on brick pathway with trees and historic buildings in Savannah

Alicia Minshew and Val Lauren face each other outdoors under tree on Desires of the Heart set in Savannah

Val Lauren in period vest and white shirt standing in front of vibrant painting during Desires of the Heart production

Alicia Minshew in sun hat and green dress sitting in vintage white boat during Savannah shoot

Actor in vest and white shirt leaning forward outdoors at fountain, dramatic curly hair, direct gaze at camera

Actress with auburn hair in blue dress sits on burgundy leather sofa, hands clasped, during Desires of the Heart shoot

Film crew operating camera on dolly rig in tree-lined park during Desires of the Heart production

Film crew with boom microphone and actors on brick pathway at white cottage with crowd watching in background

Young woman with braided hair in black tank top seated on set with decorative tapestry behind her

Two people walk across a shaded historic Savannah square framed by trees, buildings, and vintage street elements

Alicia Minshew and Val Lauren walk hand-in-hand past ornate teal fountain on Desires of the Heart set in Savannah

Alicia Minshew shielding eyes with hand, long curly hair, outdoors during Desires of the Heart production

Actor sitting on outdoor stairs writing in notebook with backpack beside him during Desires of the Heart shoot

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