Emmett Murphy (Shane Hagedorn) is a Civil War veteran who returns to his Michigan home looking for peace. After his wife dies, he fulfills his promise to a dying soldier and brings the Negro widow, Haddie (Lauren LaStrada) and her daughter to stay with him and his son. The townsfolk aren’t ready for this modern family and a nefarious plot to remove them is hatched. Facing bigotry and greatly outnumbered, Emmett struggles to find faith. But when the circus train comes to town, a mysterious turn of events provide Emmett and his family with the unexpected help they need to overcome.
Reviews
Such a wonderful movie. I loved all the characters. The chemistry between Shane and Lauren was wonderful. I cannot wait until Shane's next movie!
I had no idea what the movie was about. The wife and I went because her aunt and uncle were extras in it. We both liked it very much.
My husband and I saw this movie at Celebration Cinema in Lansing, Michigan. We LOVED it! Well written, engaging and the actors were incredible! Now I want to take our children to see it! It was so nice to see a wholesome, family film on the big screen for a change. 10 big starts from us! Can't wait to buy the DVD!!
This look into post-Civil War Michigan tells the story of a veteran, a woman of color and the mood of the period. It will anger you, it will move you and it will excite you! Shane Hagedorn and Lauren Lastrada are casting at its finest. The dynamic between them, the complimenting cast and Jesse Low's superb direction, transforming Michigan today into an incredible painting of the past, bring the viewer in and makes him or her part of that moment. 10 bright shining stars!