The Valley of Light 2007

     This film is based on a novel by Terry McKay.  Noah Lark is returning home from serving in WWII.  He has PTSD but that term was not considered or diagnosed during this time period.  He travels to his family farm but his parents have died and someone else is working the land now.  He also learns that his younger brother Travis is serving time in prison.  Noah decides there is no reason to remain in this town and he sets off on a journey.  He is a good fisherman and he can provide food for himself from the lakes and streams along the way.  He meets Hoke, he’s an elderly man who tells him about a nice town in the Valley of Light just over the ridge.  Noah finds this is a nice town, good people, catfish to catch and also a very large illusive bass in the lake waiting to be caught. 

     This is a Hallmark Movie but it is interesting and pleasant.  The characters draw you into the film.  Noah gains a reputation as a good fisherman and the townspeople want him to enter the local fishing contest.  The same man has been winning the prize of $20 for several years.  $20 was a good some of money at this time.  I liked the cars, trucks, buses, hairstyles, clothing, the simple life and manners of this period.  3 ½* (I liked this movie)

97 min TV Movie, Drama directed by Brent Shields with Chris Klein Gretchen Mol, Zach Mills, Jay O. Sanders, Jeff Perry Geoff Pierson.

Note:  Imdb 6.8 out of 10, 60% audience on Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon 4.8* out of 5* with 30 reviews.

Special Note:  This movie was filmed in Oregon but it’s supposed to be in a southern state.