Set during World War II, this film follows a young boy named Homer Macauley, who takes on the job of a telegraph messenger in a small town while his older brother is away fighting in the war. As Homer delivers messages, he encounters various townspeople, each dealing with their own struggles and hopes. The film marks Meg Ryan’s directorial debut and features performances by Alex Neustaedter, Sam Shepard, and Tom Hanks. While it did not receive any major awards, it offers a poignant look at the impact of war on a community. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.