A colonial family seeks a better life in Maine's wilderness in this powerful adventure. When William Hallowell leaves behind 13-year-old son Matt to safeguard their claim, the boy relies on his new friendship with the Penobscot Indians for survival.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Keith CarradineWilliam (Will) Hallowell | William (Will) Hallowell |
 Annette O'TooleAnne Hallowell | Anne Hallowell |
 Brendan FletcherMatthew (Matt) Hallowell | Matthew (Matt) Hallowell |
 Gordon TootoosisSakniss | Sakniss |
 Maury ChaykinHunter Ben Loomis | Hunter Ben Loomis |
 David CubittBoat Agent | Boat Agent |
| AAllegra DentonSarah Hallowell | Sarah Hallowell |
 Ruby GillettKaty | Katy |
| WWilliam LightningAttean | Attean |
| AAshley SaulnierOlder Child | Older Child |
| BBen SaulnierYoung Man Walking | Young Man Walking |
| JJustin SaulnierYoung Child | Young Child |
| PPauline SaulnierWoman with Children | Woman with Children |
| TTodd SaulnierMan loading drum onto ship | Man loading drum onto ship |
| CCamilla ScottJosie | Josie |
| MMichael StevensColonial | Colonial |
 Benedict CampbellSmithy | Smithy |
 Chris BrittonOfficer | Officer |
 Darrell DennisJimnodo | Jimnodo |
 Nell GeisslingerNot listed | Not listed |
| DDuke RedbirdMedicine Man | Medicine Man |