14-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry — a housewife and a golf pro — in a small town in 1960s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job (and his sense of purpose) he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves.
as Jerry Brinson
as Jeanette Brinson
as Joe Brinson
as Ruth-Ann
as Warren Miller
as Forester
as Mr. Cartwright
as Clarence Snow
as Receptionist
as Coach
as Esther
as Photographer
as Teacher
as Female Employee
as Older Policeman
as Lady (uncredited)
as Football Player (uncredited)
as Grocery Store Customer (uncredited)
as Wealthy Car Buyer (uncredited)
as Barmaid (uncredited)
as Firefighter (uncredited)
as Firefighter (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Groom (uncredited)
as Firefighter (uncredited)
as Firefighter (uncredited)
as Student