Abbie Down East
Year | 2002 |
Director(s) | Ellen-Alinda Verhoeff |
Runtime | 26 min |
Based on the true story of the Burgess family, who lived in a remote lighthouse in Maine. The supply boat has not arrived in a month and the father must row to the mainland for food and medicine for his bedridden wife. Now, 14-year-old Abbie must take care of her sisters, mother and lighthouse even though she would rather read books. When her father does not return after a terrible storm, Abbie must leave her books behind forever and take responsibility for her family.