Love's Abiding Joy

Love's Abiding Joy

Directed by Michael Landon Jr.

Produced by Believe Pictures, Hallmark Media

200687 min7.0 / 10

A faith-centered family drama set on the frontier that grapples with grief, marital strain, and redemption through Christian values and perseverance.

The continued Westward journey of settlers Missie and Willie Lahaye. Their roots now firmly planted as they set up homestead in the far West, Missie begins to realize her passion for teaching as Willie cares for the couple's young daughter Kathy while expanding the family ranch with a little help from sons Jeff and Matthew. When the frontier railroad comes to town, the pleasure of a long-promised visit from Missie's father Clark is suddenly offset by the tragic death of young Kathy. As the untimely demise of their beloved daughter begins to drive an emotional wedge between Missie and Willie, the devastated father unexpectedly accepts an offer made by the powerful Samuel Doros to assume the role of town sheriff. Their faith shaken and their once close-knit bond suddenly torn asunder, Missie and Willie desperately attempt to bring their crumbling family back together as son Jeff faces a series of dangers while hopelessly falling for Doros' beautiful daughter Colette.

Questions people ask

  • Is Love's Abiding Joy sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Love's Abiding Joy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Love's Abiding Joy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is Love's Abiding Joy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Love's Abiding Joy end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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78/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Love's Abiding Joy

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Like Love's Abiding Joy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Love's Abiding Joy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Love's Abiding Joy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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