Handcart (2002)

10.0/10 110 min Drama Romance History

Overview

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.

Cast

Chris Kendrick

Moose

Joel Bishop

Edward Martin

Scott Christopher

Robert Quincy

Lee Fobert

Richard

Jeffrey Hanson

Sunday School Teacher

Lincoln Hoppe

Tanner Hunter

Nikolas Mikkelsen

Congregation Member

Caitlin E.J. Meyer

Young Larsen child (uncredited)

Dhylan Meyer

Young Larsen child (uncredited)

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