Kansas, 1910. Widowed farmer Jacob Witting finds that taking care of both his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. John takes out an ad in a newspaper for a mail-order bride, to which the "plain and tall" Sarah Wheaton answers, soon traveling from Maine to Kansas to become John's wife. Despite the love that grows between Sarah and the family, Sarah finds herself homesick, and she must ultimately choose whether or not to stay.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Glenn CloseSarah Wheaton | Sarah Wheaton |
 Christopher WalkenJacob Witting | Jacob Witting |
 Lexi RandallAnna Witting | Anna Witting |
 Małgorzata ZajączkowskaMaggie Grant | Maggie Grant |
 Jon DeVriesMatthew Grant | Matthew Grant |
 James RebhornWilliam Wheaton | William Wheaton |
 Woody WatsonJess Stearns | Jess Stearns |
| BBetty LairdMrs. Parkley | Mrs. Parkley |
| KKara Beth TaylorRose | Rose |
| CChristopher BellCaleb Witting | Caleb Witting |