* This movie is about a family living on a farm in the Colorado Rockies a long, long time ago, back in the 1950s. It gets tough when one of the brothers decides to go fight in a war.
* The story shows how the family has problems, like the mom drinking too much and the dad being very strict. It's a bit sad because they don't talk about their feelings much, and the cold winter makes them feel even more alone.
* Even though the movie has some sad parts and a boy figuring out who he likes, it also has beautiful pictures of the snowy mountains and shows how even in tough times, there can be hope for new beginnings.