This is a fictional love story with the 1856 Handcart Pioneers as the backdrop. Sam Hunter, falls for a Mormon Pioneer woman, Abigail, as she is moving west. As the pioneers stop in his town of Iowa City, he pretends to desire joining the Mormon Church to show his love for Abigail. As hardships prevail, his faith is tested on their way to Zion.
as Samual Hunter
as Abigail
as Moose
as Patricia
as Sarah
as Edward Martin
as Robert Quincy
as Trapper Cobb
as Extra
as Food Rationer
as Sunday School Student
as Richard
as Sunday School Teacher
as Tanner Hunter
as Oldest Larsen Boy
as Congregation Member
as Handcart Puller
as Claurice
as Young Larsen child (uncredited)
as Young Larsen child (uncredited)
as Rescued Girl (uncredited)
