The War: What's worth fighting for?

This movie stars a young Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings trilogy fame) and Kevin Costner. It is the summer of 1970 in Mississippi. Stu and Lidia Simmons, with the help of their frineds (white and black alike) have high hopes of building a tree house in an ancient tree. Their father, a recently returned Vietnam vet, has hope to rebuild his family and dreams also. In this short summer, their father teaches them many valuable lessons about who they are and not to be influenced by the circumstances around them. Costner's character shows mercy on another man and his family that has plagued them. In turn, Wood's character ends up saving the little brother from drowning. Christian examples displayed, quotable quotes worth learning.