Love's Enduring Promise
2004 · 88 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Romance, Western, Family, TV Movie
In the 1800s frontier, Missie Davis is a bright and beautiful schoolteacher whose love for the prairie is matched only by her passion for books. When Missie encounters Grant, a handsome New England railroad executive, she feels as though she's met a hero from one of her novels.
Directed by Michael Landon Jr.
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January Jones Missie Davis -
Logan Bartholomew Willie LaHaye / Nate -
Dale Midkiff Clark Davis -
Katherine Heigl Marty Davis -
Kesun Loder Aaron Davis - L Logan Arens Arnie Davis
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Mackenzie Astin Grant Thomas -
Cliff DeYoung Zeke LaHaye - M Matthew Peters Brian Murphy
- M Michael Bartel Willie LaHaye at 15
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Dominic Scott Kay Mattie LaHaye - B Blaine Pate Sam
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