Heartland (1979)

In the harsh, barren wilderness of Wyoming in 1910, widowed Elinor Randall and her young daughter Jerrine find themselves carving out an existence after an accepted job application leads them to Clyde Stewart's ranch. Elinor, a determined housekeeper, is met with the relentless hardships of back-breaking labor and ruthless isolation, exacerbated as the unforgiving winter descends upon them. As the weight of their solitude presses in, Elinor dreams of homesteading her own property, a beacon of independence near Stewart's ranch. Stewart, however, counters her aspirations with grim tales of the brutal conditions and meager rewards that await, particularly ominous for a woman standing alone in a man's world. Their contrasting temperaments and lack of affection notwithstanding, a mutual understanding draws Elinor and Stewart together. They agree to marry and unify their homesteads, a pragmatic union born out of necessity rather than love. Yet, beneath the vast Wyoming skies, the most formidable challenge still looms. The harsh lands will test their resolve, their endurance and their unexpected union. Will they prevail, or will the unforgiving Heartland claim its toll? This poignant tale of survival, resilience, and unexpected companionship unravels in the face of adversity, painting a vivid picture of life in the early 20th-century American West.

Heartland is a drama movie featuring Rip Torn and directed by Richard Pearce.

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