Trama

Robert Mitchum, Rhonda Fleming, and Jameson Parker star in this drama about a man who is faced with a terminal illness while his son-in-law is struggling with grief over the death of his young wife and his disbelief in God.

In this short film produced by the Lutheran church, Charlie, a young boy, adores his grandfather Walter, who is building a sailing vessel on his farm, far from the sea. Walter is dying, though, and seemingly cannot live to see the boat launched. Charlie's father, Walter's son-in-law, David lost his wife some time before and has now lost his faith in God as well. He argues with Walter about Walter's persistence in telling Charlie to have faith that they will sail the boat together soon, as David knows Walter will not live long enough to do so. But sometimes miracles happen.—Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>