This is a story based on fact that follows a husband and wife who emigrate from Scotland to Wisconsin in the 1850s. They work very hard and become welcome citizens of their new town, Eureka. They have six children. They prosper in the husband's boat-building business. But when their eldest is 12, tragedy strikes the family, and the 12-year-old is burdened with a terrible task which he handles as well as any adult could.
as Jo Eunson
as Robert Eunson
as Robbie Eunson
as Annabelle Eunson
as Doctor Delbert
as Mrs. Pubmeister
as Tom Cullen
as Lelia Delbert
as Howard Tyler
as Mrs. Runyon
as Jimmy Eunson
as Kirk Eunson
as Elizabeth Eunson
as Katie Tyler
as Mrs. Raiden
as Mr. Stephens
as Robbie Eunson - age 6
as Clendenning
as Mrs. Roscoe
