In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mary SteenburgenMarjorie Kinnan Rawlings | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings |
 Rip TornMarsh Turner | Marsh Turner |
 Peter CoyoteNorton Baskin | Norton Baskin |
 Dana HillEllie Turner | Ellie Turner |
 Alfre WoodardGeechee | Geechee |
 Joanna MilesMrs. Turner | Mrs. Turner |
 Ike EisenmannPaul | Paul |
 Toni HudsonTim's Wife | Tim's Wife |
 Cary GuffeyFloyd Turner | Floyd Turner |
| BBo RuckerLeroy | Leroy |
 Jay O. SandersCharles Rawlings | Charles Rawlings |
| JJohn HammondTim | Tim |
| TTommy AlfordPostal Clerk | Postal Clerk |
| NNorton BaskinMan in the Rocking Chair | Man in the Rocking Chair |
| TTerrence GehrStore Keeper | Store Keeper |
| KKeith MichelPreston Turner | Preston Turner |
| NNora RogersMary Turner | Mary Turner |
| KKenneth V. VickeryMinister | Minister |
| CC.T. WakefieldSheriff | Sheriff |
 Malcolm McDowellMax Perkins | Max Perkins |