The Valley of Light (TV 2007)

Made-for-TV drama about Noah (Chris Klein), a homeless World War II veteran who settles in a small North Carolina town and develops relationships with Eleanor (Gretchen Mol)... See full synopsis »

Director:

Brent Shields

Writers:

Camille Thomasson (teleplay), Terry Kay (novel)

Stars:

Chris Klein, Gretchen Mol, Zach Mills

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Klein	...	Noah
Gretchen Mol	...	Eleanor
Zach Mills	...	Matthew
Jay O. Sanders	...	Howard
Jeff Perry	...	Taylor Bowers
Geoff Pierson	...	Whitlow Mayfield
Stephen Tobolowsky	...	Littlefield
Robert Prosky	...	Hoke
Angela Paton	...	Granny
Betty Moyer	...	Ada Reynolds
Jackson Rathbone	...	Travis
James Marsh	...	Peavo
Kevin Chamberlin	...	Moody
William Joseph Elk III	...	Marshall
Allen Nause	...	Preacher

Storyline

Made-for-TV drama about Noah (Chris Klein), a homeless World War II veteran who settles in a small North Carolina town and develops relationships with Eleanor (Gretchen Mol)... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

laundry drying on clothes line | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 January 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Valley of Light (#56.2)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

User Reviews

Catfish hunter

Another Hallmark movie made for television which has all the elements that are always included in their presentations. Like basically everything we see coming from the Hallmark folks, we are taken to scenic spots of our country, in this case rural Oregon, with its natural beauty and excellent outdoor quality that translates so well into the stories at hand.

"The Valley of Light" takes the viewer back to the 1940s at the end of WWII. Noah, a soldier without work, is surprised to find his younger brother in jail. He decides to escape from it all, perhaps because what he experienced overseas in Europe, to a more peaceful setting. He finds he has an knack for fishing in rivers and streams where he seems to pull catfish in record numbers. One day he meets Hoke, an older man, who tells him about his ability to see "angels" and who advises him to go into the Valley of Light where nice folks live.

At the valley, he finds an ideal place in where to spend time. He endears himself to the local population where he is regarded as something of a marvel because, when prompted, he can fish better than anyone. Noah seems to know where to cast his line with good results. He meets the lovely widow of a soldier that has committed suicide. Noah seems to have everything he hoped for, yet, tragedy strikes taking a young boy who he feels responsible for his untimely death.

As directed by Brent Shields, this film fits perfectly in what is expected from the sponsor. Was it me, or didn't Chris Klein, who plays Noah, kept reminding us of Keanu Reeves? Mr. Klein doesn't show the intensity that perhaps Mr. Reeves would have brought to his role, but he is adequate. Lovely Gretchen Mol is perfectly sweet as Eleanor, the young widow who awakens to love after being so lonely. Others in the cast include the excellent Robert Prosky, Jay O. Sanders, Stephen Tobolowsky, in a small pivotal role, Zach Mills and Kevin Chamberlin.

This is a film that while not breaking any ground, will delight the audience for which is targeted.