Set in the South just after the US Civil War, Laurel Sommersby is just managing to work the farm without her husband, believed killed in battle. By all accounts, Jack Sommersby was not a pleasant man, thus when he suddenly returns, Laurel has mixed emotions. It appears that Jack has changed a great deal, leading some people to believe that this is not actually Jack but an imposter. Laurel herself is unsure, but willing to take the man into her home, and perhaps later into her heart.
Editor's Verdict
"The plot summary for 'Sommersby' describes a post-Civil War drama centered on identity, returning soldiers, and relationship mystery. There are no explicit indicators that the story is set during the Christmas season, nor does the core plot revolve around typical Christmas themes, iconography, or events. The single noted element, 'Belief/Faith,' is a general theme not specifically tied to the Christmas holiday in this context."
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