Love Comes Softly
Love Comes Softly

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Love Comes Softly

2003
Movie
88 min
English

Nineteen year old pioneer woman Marty has recently married. She goes west with her husband Clem, hoping to start a new life. But Clem unexpectedly dies, and Marty finds herself alone, two months pregnant. Widower Clark offers her a marriage of convenience: she needs food and money, and he needs someone to take care of his daughter Missie. She accepts his proposal as a temporary solution.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users85%
Director: Michael Landon Jr.Genres: Drama, Romance, Family

Plot Summary

In the 1800s, a young woman named Marty leaves her home in the East after her mother dies and her father remarries. She marries a widower named Clark Davis, who is grieving the loss of his first wife and also caring for his young daughter, Missy. Marty and Clark initially agree to a marriage of convenience, but as they navigate the hardships of frontier life and gradually open up to each other, they begin to develop genuine feelings.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received by its target audience, particularly families and fans of inspirational dramas. It was praised for its heartfelt storytelling, wholesome themes, and faithful adaptation of Janette Oke's novel. While not a critical darling in the mainstream sense, it resonated strongly with viewers seeking faith-based and emotionally resonant content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gentle pacing and focus on faith and family values.

  • Appreciated as a touching story of overcoming loss and finding love.

  • Seen as a comforting and wholesome viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Love Comes Softly' to be a heartwarming and uplifting movie. Many appreciated its focus on family, faith, and resilience in the face of adversity. The emotional depth and the slow-building romance were frequently highlighted as positive aspects.

Fun Fact

This film is the first in a series of "Love Comes Softly" movies, based on the popular books by Janette Oke, and was originally made for television.

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> 1. The story of Marty: The beginning of the Love saga. This was the Hallmark's production, a television movie series called Love saga. This is the first one in the 11 episodes, a long movie series. The first 8 are based on the books by...