This is a fictional love story with the 1856 Handcart Pioneers as the backdrop. Sam Hunter, falls for a Mormon Pioneer woman, Abigail, as she is moving west. As the pioneers stop in his town of Iowa City, he pretends to desire joining the Mormon Church to show his love for Abigail. As hardships prevail, his faith is tested on their way to Zion.
Samual Hunter
Abigail
Moose
Patricia
Sarah
Edward Martin
Robert Quincy
Trapper Cobb
Extra
Food Rationer
Sunday School Student
Richard
Sunday School Teacher
Tanner Hunter
Oldest Larsen Boy
Congregation Member
Handcart Puller
Claurice
Young Larsen child (uncredited)
Young Larsen child (uncredited)
Rescued Girl (uncredited)