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Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End
The third installment of the Sarah trilogy provides a glorious and touching story of a family drawn together by adversity. On a cold winter day a stranger shows up at the farm. He is slow to reveal his identity. When they find out he is Jacobs father, John Witting, thought long ago dead, hard questions about the past are difficult to get answered.
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Plot Summary
Set in 1880s Kansas, this sequel to "Sarah, Plain and Tall" follows Sarah as she adapts to her new life with Jacob and his children, Anna and Caleb. When a harsh winter brings sickness and hardship to their isolated prairie home, Sarah must draw upon her inner strength and resourcefulness to help her family survive. The story explores themes of resilience, love, and the challenges of building a life in a new and unforgiving land.
Critical Reception
The film received a generally positive reception, particularly for its performances and its faithful continuation of the themes established in the previous installment. It was praised for its family-friendly nature and its portrayal of prairie life.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its touching performances, especially from Glenn Close.
Appreciated for its gentle pacing and focus on family values.
Seen as a worthy, if subdued, continuation of Sarah's story.
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Fun Fact
This film is the second sequel to the 1991 television film "Sarah, Plain and Tall", which was based on the Newbery Medal-winning children's novel of the same name by Patricia MacLachlan.
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