When Jed and Martha Richards agree to raise young, orphaned Daniel, Jed is delighted. But Martha, still grieving for her two little girls who died on the trek across the American Plains, finds herself swept away each day in a thousand wistful memories. As her golden-haired daughters dance through her aching heart, she can’t help comparing them to this awkward, dirty young boy who annoys her at every turn – and needs her so desperately. Jed and Danny both reach out to Martha, yet her anguish isolates her and threatens the marriage relationship. But spring sometimes comes unexpectedly, and for Martha it comes on a snowy Christmas Eve when Danny’s innocent heart is finally able to rescue hers. Set in Oregon in 1862.
This movie was utterly stunning. We had read the story for Christmas every year, and when we found out there was a movie for it, we were amazed. Sam Hennings did a tremendous job as the father, and the mother also-OF COURSE so did the little boy! – Amazon reviewer
This movie really speaks to the heart of any one who has ever loved a child. A really good movie at Christmas time, and any time really. We are using it as part of our pioneer lesson alongside the Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House in the Big Woods” book for homeschooling a great movie for all Christian families! – Amazon reviewer
Starring Leigh Lombardi, Sam Hennings, Claude Akins, Logan Hall, Yvonne De Carlo.
Note: This is a Christian faith-based film with wide appeal. Dove “Family-Approved” for all ages.