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In the throes of the Civil War, a tender-hearted father, torn from the embrace of his beloved family, marches towards the frontlines with his Union comrades. His departure triggers a heartrending family saga, one that intertwines the lives of his two daughters with the relentless tide of conflict.
Close behind the footsteps of their father's departure, a party of Confederate scavengers descends upon the homestead. One straggler, driven towards the home in the chaos, stumbles upon the younger daughter at the well. With pleading eyes, he seeks her protection, and despite her Union loyalties, she shields him in the well, cleverly steering his pursuers astray. Though the Confederate soldier expresses his gratitude with a kiss, she refuses, pointing at his uniform, a stark reminder of their different allegiances.
Meanwhile, the father is entrusted with a perilous mission by Union headquarters - a journey that takes him through the heart of enemy territory. He navigates the Confederate lines with guile and bravery, but his daring escape does not go unnoticed. Pursued into the depths of the night by his adversaries, he seeks refuge in a dense forest, evading their torch-lit hunt.
Exhausted and wounded, he crawls back to the safety of his home by dawn. His elder daughter dashes off to secure aid from the Union quarters, while the younger one stays, holding fort against the imminent threat. The father, in his hopelessness, burns the critical papers he was carrying, just as the Confederates storm in.
The Confederate now in command is the same soldier saved by the young girl. Recognizing his savior in her, he orchestrates a ruse to deceive his comrades, pretending the father is dead and the mission unsuccessful.
Their departure brings a sigh of relief, and soon, Union forces arrive, bringing with them a surgeon to tend to the wounded father. Amidst the chaos and calamity of war, a young girl emerges as the unsung heroine, her actions echoing with courage and compassion.
Where to watch In the Border States?
In the Border States is a drama movie featuring Charles West.
In the Border States is currently streaming on Fandor.