Summaries

An unusual love story in which a strange white dog appears and helps Sam Peek, a Georgia tree farmer, cope with the loss of his wife, Cora. Stars Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. From the Hallmark Hall of Fame Collection.

This is the touching story of an elderly widower trying to work through his grief. When Sam Peek's beloved wife, Cora, dies, a white dog suddenly materializes as his new companion and confidant. Sam takes the dog on a nostalgic journey which dramatizes the fulfillment he shared with his departed wife.—<[email protected]>

Shortly after celebrating 50 years of marriage, elderly farmer Sam Peek loses his wife, Cora, to a heart attack. Though overwhelmed with grief, Sam stubbornly insists that he continue to tend to his orchards, refusing to entertain his family's suggestions that he slow down. But when Sam cautiously reveals that he believes Cora has returned in the form of an elusive white dog, his adult children and grandson Bobby grow concerned about his sanity.—Jwelch5742

Details

Keywords
  • death of wife
  • stray dog
  • white dog
  • jarhead
  • orchard
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Dec 4, 1993
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Americus, Georgia, USA
Production companies Signboard Hill Productions Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions Patricia Clifford Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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