Civil w*r Saint (2022)

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There's two r*fles

right there, grab 'em.

There's another one.

Fall back.

Come on Willamina,

let's go for a walk,

come on, let's go.

Molly, get the doctor.

Molly, get the doctor

and a couple of men.

Jonathan's been wounded,

we need to get him up here.

Oh Jonathan, you went

and got yourself sh*t up.

Oh no.

There you go, dear.

We're running low on bandages.

Cut up the clothing,

whatever we can find.

Oh Dear, so kind

of you to mend his jacket.

It's very important to

then to have a clean uniform.

Of course it is, Dear.

Dear, the w*r is over.

I just got the news.

Oh.

Where's Chamberlain

and the men?

Well, it's nice to

see your fevers break.

I gotta get back in the fight.

Oh, you won't

be doing that, the w*r's over.

What do you mean it's over?

Lee surrendered,

it's time to go home.

Go home?

It's a miracle we

found you in time.

Oh, Willamina found

you right away.

Ah, she's a good dog.

Oh, Willamina.

It's time for us

to leave Virginia.

Your wound is

healing very nicely.

You must have a

special purpose indeed.

I doubt that.

Guess I'll be heading

back up to Maryland.

There is a group heading

to Maryland tonight.

I'll pass.

I travel alone.

So where are the

rest of the wounded?

Where are the doctors?

All the doctors and

soldiers have gone.

We stayed behind to

take care of you.

We're sending you off

with some clean bandages

and Molly has repaired your

uniform for the trip home.

Thank you, Molly.

So why is a young girl

in the field hospital?

Molly's such a sweet girl.

Her family d*ed with small pox,

and she was the only

one that survived.

So I'm going to take her

back to England with me.

Sweet, lovely child.

That's nice of you

to take care of her.

Look, I must be going while

there's still daylight.

It's a long march

back to Maryland.

Food for your stomach

and food for your soul.

Oh, look at her.

She really likes you, Jonathan.

Why don't you take her with you?

I can't take her with me.

I can't take a dog with me.

Can't you and Molly take her?

I can't take her

with me back home.

She might prove useful to you.

After all, she did find you.

She did get me to

you to save you.

So really you kinda owe her.

Well, if you can't take

her, I guess I'll take her.

But only until I can

find her a good home.

But you're going on

a lead Willamina,

Confederates are

gonna be passing me by

and I don't want you

getting me in the trouble.

She'd be a good dog, Jonathan.

All right, Willamina,

it's time to go.

God be with you,

Jonathan safe travels home.

Have a safe trip

back to England.

I said fall back, not retreat.

Is there anything in this?

Ah, let's just get

rid of that thing.

Didn't have nothing in it.

I got some water for you.

You want some water?

Now you stay.

There you go.

Come on, we gotta keep moving.

I don't trust you yet, okay.

I'll have to keep you tied up.

I don't want you running off,

getting me in the trouble.

You found us a

green pasture, huh.

Okay, this is the place to rest.

I'm gonna set up camp here.

That's not your bed.

That's not your bed, that's

where I lay my head, Willamina.

Come on, lay on

the grass, come on.

You're not gonna move, are you?

Okay, I'll give you this one.

I'm tired.

Okay, you can have my bed.

I know you're hungry.

You don't have to

eat grass, okay.

Here's some bread.

There's not a whole lot

here for both of us.

Let me see your teeth.

Now, you're just a pup, you

won't be growing on that.

You can't just see bread.

Hope you're a good

hunter, Willamina.

You gave me my bed back.

Thanks, Willamina.

Hey wait, wait,

wait, come on now.

Okay, okay.

I have some writing

I need to do.

Let me write, come on.

Here, I'm too hot, here you go.

Wear the cap.

Don't eat it, come on, wear it.

There you go.

Dear Father,

I'm writing you to

tell you that I am safe

and I'm coming home.

It's been a long time

since we last spoke

and I regret that I did not

leave you on good terms.

I would like to repair

our relationship.

I want to tell you that I love

you and I will see you soon.

Come on, Willamina.

Willamina.

Come on.

There she is.

Good dog.

You came back to me.

Yeah.

Nice breeze coming in Willamina.

I know you're gonna like that

with all that fur you have on.

It's nothing worse

than this wool jacket.

I know, Willamina, you're right.

I just need some rest.

What are you doing

Willamina, huh?

Is that you making all

that noise out here?

Don't take my stuff

anymore, Willamina.

Get down from there boy.

Come on.

I'm not gonna hurt you.

No, Willamina, Willamina,

calm down, girl, calm down.

She won't bite your boy.

She was a field hospital dog.

A rescue dog, not a w*r dog.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Follow me.

What regiment were you, boy?

Maybe I can help you

find your way home.

I'll give you time to speak.

I know you're probably

a little nervous.

If you wanna keep

going back to this boy,

then you can take her.

Just put Willamina right there.

Have a drink.

Eat this.

I'm not your enemy anymore.

You'll come with me until

we reach the next town.

Then maybe you can find

who you're looking for.

You have a better chance with me

than being lost out

here in the woods.

I'll be doing some hunting

when we get to a new location,

find us more to eat.

Come help me with the tent.

You two keep up, we got a

long ways to go, come on.

Here,

you can sleep with that.

Good dog, you brought us supper.

Come on, it's your turn girl.

You stay here,

I'll be back.

What are you doing

out here, boy?

Why'd you leave the campsite?

If you're scared

of your own shadow,

you should have

stayed in the camp.

You need courage

to be a soldier.

Let's go.

Time to get up, boy.

If you have the

courage this morning,

help me pack up, we gotta move.

Get back.

Everything's gonna be okay.

Let's get outta here.

I'm sorry about

questioning your courage.

I wanna let you know,

you've earned your right to

be called a soldier today.

And Willamina, you earned the

right to get off the lead.

Come on.

Let's get a move on

before he wakes up.

Let's go Willamina.

All right, Willamina,

I know I told you

you're gonna be off the lead,

but we're getting closer to town

and I have to put you on

just for a short while, okay.

Why don't you trust me, yet?

Didn't I just prove

to be trustworthy?

You're still not

gonna speak to me?

You know, it takes courage

to trust someone also.

And it doesn't matter the

color of our uniforms,

it doesn't matter

the side we fight on.

There's good men on both sides.

You're gonna speak to me soon.

Or I'm not gonna give

you any more water.

I find myself

becoming attached to these two,

as they bring me

many needed smiles.

Willamina sparked

a fire in my heart

that I didn't even

know was there.

The feelings of

love, compassion,

purpose, wanting to take

care of something or someone.

I look forward to many

more days with Willamina

and this poor lost boy.

You two stay

close to the camp.

There's no telling

who's in the woods.

I gotta do some hunting

to get some more food.

Put that down before

you hurt yourself.

Try me.

Who are you, Woman?

Catherine.

And what are you

doing with those bodies?

I'm trying to survive.

It makes sense that you'd

have no respect for soldiers.

You don't tell me

what I have respect for

and what I don't.

You're a feisty

one, aren't you?

I've had to be

because of men like you.

What kind of man

do you think I am?

Judgmental for one.

Perhaps.

Where are you from?

Nowhere.

And where are you headed?

New York.

You think I wanna pick

through dead bodies

for a bit of food.

I can at least find you

something better to eat.

I get by in my prayers

and that's all I need.

I have a boy I'm

taking to the next town,

I can see you safely there.

I'll do fine on my own.

I thought I told you

to stay at the camp.

Looks like he will be

needing me after all.

That's no boy.

What do you mean?

I'm confused, I'm

losing my mind.

I've got just a thing for her.

No wonder you didn't talk.

This'll do just fine.

And it's your size?

Why didn't you tell

me that was a girl?

What's your name?

Abigail.

You coulda told me.

Don't walk away from

me, explain yourself.

Willamina.

My older brother went

off to fight in the w*r

and a few months ago,

my parents received word

that he had been k*lled.

I was very close to him.

So to get my revenge, I decided

that I would join the fight.

How many soldiers

did you k*ll?

None, not yet.

Not ever, because we're

taking you back to your parents.

No, I won't go back.

I can't go back until

the w*r has ended.

The w*r has ended.

It's over.

And I'm on my way home.

I'm sure your parents

are very worried about you.

And having lost your

brother recently,

I bet they need

you more than ever.

I didn't think

about it that way.

As soon as we get to town,

we can find you a

carriage to take you home.

If you don't mind,

I'd like it better

if you took me by foot.

Where do you live?

I'm just at the

top of Virginia.

You'll be passing through

it on your way to Maryland.

Is that right?

All right, I'll make sure

to hand deliver you by foot.

That's all settled.

How's about we have some

singing and dancing?

How's about we not?

What are you doing in here?

I came to check on you.

I heard you scream out.

I'm sorry, the w*r hasn't

been very easy on me.

The w*r hasn't been

easy on any of us.

I didn't mean you any harm.

No, I'm fine.

I'm sorry.

Sometimes I cry

out in my sleep.

It always helped to have

someone there to wake me.

Well, that was

thoughtful of you.

You were married?

No, I've never been married.

But I've given my life to Jesus.

I may not have been a saint

before, but I'm sure trying now.

I didn't mean anything by it.

Do you believe in Jesus?

I wouldn't say I

don't believe in Jesus.

What kind of an

answer is that?

He is the great comforter.

Maybe it might help you

to have him, if you don't.

He can change a person

through and through,

doesn't matter what you've done.

"Thou should not m*rder."

I've done my fair

share in this w*r.

There was plenty of men

fighting wars in the Bible

and God made kings out of 'em.

I'm sure you didn't wanna

do what you had to do,

but it had to be done.

All men are created equal.

And all men have rights

to the same freedoms.

We all bleed the same color

and we're all children of God.

Whatever pain you

have inside that head

ought to be given up to God.

And don't you have

another thought about it.

You've been fighting this

whole w*r for others freedoms,

and yet you've never

really had it for yourself.

The one freedom you really need

can only be found in Jesus.

Let's go.

Abigail, where's Catherine?

She went out to collect

some eggs for breakfast.

She's been gone

a while actually.

Come on, Willamina,

let's go look for her.

How's a pretty lady

out here all alone?

I don't know who

you're talking about.

Do you know Jesus?

I think it's about

time you find him.

Wait here.

So where's your husband?

I have no husband, I'm alone.

How did you manage

not to break them?

It's not the first time I've

dealt with the likes of them.

Might I have a word with you?

Yes.

Why would you tell

them you were alone?

Don't you know what

they could have done?

Of course I know the

risk of being vulnerable.

I wouldn't dare put you

or Abigail in danger.

No, you just put

yourself at risk.

I didn't expect you could

take on two men so easily.

I didn't expect

I'd be jealous.

Jealous?

I'd be rather upset

if something happened

to you in my care.

You would?

Even though the

fighting has stopped,

there's still a lot of

tension in these woods

and men passing through.

I'd like it if you

stay near a campsite.

I will do that.

Jonathan, your

arm it's bleeding.

It's okay, I just opened

up my g*nsh*t wound.

g*nsh*t?

I told you it's nothing.

In the tent.

Abigail boil me some water.

All right.

There's fresh

bandages in my pack.

Ah.

That's hot.

It's supposed be.

Have you dressed

wounds before?

I have.

You don't share many details

about yourself, do you?

There's no sense in

going back in the past,

it only matters

who a person is now

and who they choose to for

the rest of their life.

I'd like it if you tell

me more about yourself.

I was born in a saloon.

My mother worked and d*ed there.

She was trying to settle a

gambling dispute and was sh*t.

The other ladies took

me in and raised me

and I became a dance hall

girl at the age of seven.

I sang in danced to

entertain the men.

And at first it was fun.

But as I grew older, the men

grew rowdier and rowdier.

I learned to defend

myself quickly.

One day a preacher came around,

talking about somebody who

could save us from our sins.

Naturally they kicked

the poor fellow out.

But I ran after him begging

for more of his preaching.

And when he was done, I knew I

needed the Jesus he spoke of.

And right then and there

in front of that saloon,

I gave my life to him.

I took what little I owned

and went and bought a

real respectable dress.

I left, a new person.

That's a might fun story.

My father was a preacher.

I accepted Jesus

when I was a child.

He did his best

and I did my worst.

As I got older, I wasn't

the easiest to handle,

but he did his best.

We didn't leave on good terms.

So I'm heading back so

I can make things right.

You did a good job.

Thank you for patching me up.

They say people don't change,

but I see we both have.

"Come unto me, oh yee that

labor and are heavy laden

"and I will give you rest.

"Take my yolk upon

you and learn of me,

"for I am meek and

lowly in heart.

"And yee shall find

rest unto your souls,

"for my yolk is easy

and my burden is light."

We could use a moment of

privacy if you don't mind.

Okay, we'll wait here.

We'll be back.

We're going to get that dog

and bring him here.

And then he'll have to come.

He'll have to.

Come on, you stupid mut.

They've taken Willamina.

Who's taken her?

Those deserters.

Same guys from last time.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

But say a prayer for

us, we're gonna need it.

Come on, let's go.

This way.

We're gonna rush 'em.

When they see three of us

and I get into the camp,

you two run for safety okay?

Yes.

I'm gonna take care of it.

We can do that.

Get back Willamina.

Are you ready?

I'm worried they will

be really angry with me.

I imagine they'll be

overjoyed to see you,

just like the

prodigal son's father.

You've been

reading your Bible.

I have.

No matter what you've done,

you can always go home again.

And remember for the

rest of your life

that God's love will be waiting

for you to come home too.

I'll remember.

Thank you for bringing me here.

It was my pleasure.

I'm really, really

lucky to have met you.

Thanks for everything.

Goodbye, Willamina.

I'm gonna miss you the most.

I guess that just leaves you.

I don't think I can walk

you all the way to New York.

I don't suppose you could.

I can take you to the next

town and get you a ticket.

Confederates didn't take

the B and O out there.

All right.

You keep our eye on

Catherine, while I'm gone, girl.

I'm gonna go get you a ticket.

I'll be back.

Good to see you

back, Mr. Clark.

Thank you.

I need a ticket to

New York, one way.

That'll be nine cents, please.

You have a letter

in your post box.

Shall I fetch it for you?

Yes, that'll be fine.

I'm terribly sorry to

hear about your father.

What do you mean?

I'm sorry, I thought you

knew, your father passed away.

No one notified me.

He was a good man.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

He was so proud

of you, Jonathan,

going off to the w*r and all.

I always wanted

to make them proud.

It's a good thing you're back.

Your land was about to

be filed as unclaimed.

I was trying to

make it back in time.

This w*r has taken

everything from everyone.

I don't need to read

this, I must be going.

Do you boys know

the story in the Bible

about the money changers?

Allow me to show you.

No, one's gonna

hit a lady today.

Are you okay?

Sit down.

I can't leave you alone

for a second, can I?

Where were you, Willamina?

Well, gambling is a sin

and I felt they

ought to know that.

You need to

be more like Willamina,

quiet, a good girl.

I'll talk to anyone

I please about Jesus.

Look, I don't

have time for this.

You're gonna end up

like your mother,

always getting into trouble.

You have some nerve

talking to me like that.

I got more important

things to do.

My father passed away.

I gotta get back to the land

before someone else takes it.

I guess this is goodbye.

I told you I

didn't need anybody.

Willamina, what are you doing?

It's time to go.

You don't want me to go, do you?

What am I supposed

to do, Willamina.

I don't want her

to go to New York.

I've been alone for a long time.

I've never been

scared of anything,

but now I'm scared.

What would I say to her?

You want me to go back to

the train station, don't you?

Don't you?

Okay.

Let's go back and get her.

Let's go back and get her.

Come on, Willamina, come on

let's go get her, Willamina,

let's get her.

Beautiful flowers

for a beautiful lady.

I started this journey alone,

and I wanted to be alone

with my w*r wounds.

But God had other plans

to keep me distracted.

After all it's not good

for a man to be alone.

Willamina taught me that.

Some goodbyes are happy.

Some goodbyes are never given.

And some goodbyes should

have never happened at all.

Jonathan.

What are you doing here?

This is such a nice surprise.

Catherine's at home with

child, we got married.

Wow, that's amazing.

We talked about it and

I thought it'd be best

if Willamina stayed

here with you.

Really?

Yes.

Oh my goodness.

Oh baby.

Oh my goodness, puppy,

oh my gosh I love you

and I missed you so much.