Love's Abiding Joy (2006)

The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Landon Jr.

Writers:

Michael Landon Jr. (teleplay), Douglas Lloyd McIntosh (teleplay)

Stars:

Erin Cottrell, Dale Midkiff, Logan Bartholomew

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Erin Cottrell	...	Missie LaHaye
Dale Midkiff	...	Clark Davis
Logan Bartholomew	...	Willie LaHaye
Frank McRae	...	Cookie
William Morgan Sheppard	...	Scottie (as W. Morgan Sheppard)
Drew Tyler Bell	...	Jeff LaHaye
Brett Coker	...	Mattie LaHaye
Mae Whitman	...	Colette Doros
John Laughlin	...	Samuel Doros
Kevin Gage	...	John Abel
Brianna Brown	...	Melinda Klein
James Tupper	...	Henry Klein
Stephen Bridgewater	...	Frank Taylorson (as Stephen W. Bridgewater)
Blake Gibbons	...	Joe Paxson
Madison Leisle	...	Annie

Storyline

The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for teaching as Willie cares for the couple's young daughter Kathy while expanding the family ranch with a little help from sons Jeff and Matthew. When the frontier railroad comes to town, the pleasure of a long-promised visit from Missie's father Clark is suddenly offset by the tragic death of young Kathy. As the untimely demise of their beloved daughter begins to drive an emotional wedge between Missie and Willie, the devastated father unexpectedly accepts an offer made by the powerful Samuel Doros to assume the role of town sheriff. Their faith shaken and their once close-knit bond suddenly torn asunder, Missie and Willie desperately attempt to bring their crumbling family back together as son Jeff faces a series of dangers while hopelessly falling for Doros' beautiful daughter Colette.

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Plot Keywords:

frame up | death of baby | cattle ranch | schoolteacher | character's father visits | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Missie goes to visit Willie in town and in the picnic scene that follows, she is wearing her locket which she had sold earlier.

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Connections

Followed by Love's Christmas Journey (2011)

User Reviews

Different story than book

This movie didn't have much in common with the story in the book. That does it make it less of a touching story, but it doesn't seem right to keep the same title.

The Christian message was a little less intense in this one. There was a great message of charity to others.

The conflict was a little contrived especially at the end.

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

2010 (Belgium)

Also Known As:

Love's Abiding Joy

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$145,895, 8 October 2006

Gross USA:

$252,726

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$252,726

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hollywood Caterers, Alpine Medien Productions, Larry Levinson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color