Confederate veteran John Chandler returns from defeat in war to find his home razed, his wife dead and his young son, Da... (more)
Confederate veteran John Chandler returns from defeat in war to find his home razed, his wife dead and his young son, David, traumatized and rendered mute. Desperate to cure the boy, Chandler takes David to a small town in Illinois where he hopes to find a doctor. But, soon after the pair arrives, Chandler finds himself framed for assault -- and forced to choose between serving hard time and working for struggling local farmer. (less)