The pioneer spirit in post-Civil War Nebraska bonds a married couple (Nancy McKeon, Adrian Pasdar) as they farm the land, raise children and battle the elements. Ed: Adam Storke. Herman: Max Wright. John (as an adult): Jeremy London. Isobelle (as an adult): Lucy Deakins. Kristine: Beata Pozniak. Gus: Randle Mell. Filmed near Austin, Texas. Based on the novel "A Lantern in Her Hand" by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Jerry London directed.