The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Recently widowed Mary Bassett and her three children have hit difficult times on their farm. Suddenly, Mary’s wealthy and estranged mother Isabella comes to visit upon receiving a devious letter from the eldest daughter. Mary resents her mother’s attempts to help them out of their financial difficulties. In the end, more than money will be needed to heal deep wounds and rampant scarlet fever.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Graeme CampbellDirector
- Shelley EvansScreenplay
Cast
- Tatiana MaslanyMathilda "Tilly" Bassett
- Kristopher TurnerGideon "Gad" Hopkins
- Vivien Endicott DouglasPrudence Bassett
- Gage MunroeSolomon Bassett
- Helene JoyMary Bassett
- Jacqueline BissetIsabella Caldwell
- Ted AthertonMr. Hopkins
- Paula BoudreauMrs. Hopkins
- Sam MalkinAbner Yule
Stills
Themes
winterthanksgivingfarm lifeperiod dramafamilyreconciliationfamily problems1860s