To Dance with the White Dog (1993)

In the golden twilight of their life, after celebrating half a century of love and companionship, Sam and Cora Peek find their journey abruptly cut short by Cora's sudden demise due to a heart attack. The deep-rooted grief of losing his beloved pushes Sam, a resilient elderly farmer, into a cocoon of sorrow. Yet, with a spirit as stubborn as the old oak in his orchard, he tenaciously clings to his daily chores, rejecting his family's pleas for him to take life easy. A wave of concern ripples through his family when Sam, with a gleam of cautious hope in his eyes, reveals an unusual belief - that Cora has returned to him, not as a ghost, but as an elusive, enchanting white dog that has mysteriously appeared. His grown children and beloved grandson Bobby find their worry for his sanity increasing as Sam begins to cherish this canine companion, seeing in it a confidant and a comforting echo of his departed wife. "To Dance with the White Dog" is a poignant story of an elderly man's quest to navigate the turbulent seas of his grief and loneliness. As Sam and the white dog embark on a nostalgic journey through his past, the narrative beautifully illustrates the depth of love he shared with Cora, and the enduring bond that even death couldn't break. This tender tale is not just about enduring loss, but also about finding solace and companionship in the most unexpected ways, painting a touching portrait of love, loss, and life after.

To Dance with the White Dog is a drama movie featuring Hume Cronyn and directed by Glenn Jordan.

To Dance with the White Dog is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex and Plex Player and it's also available on DIRECTV and Hallmark Movies Now Amazon Channel.