Heaven and Earth

The story follows Mady McKeon, a 10-year-old girl whose life is turned upside down following the death of her schoolteacher and grandfather. As her father sells part of the family farm to the Air Force for a missile base, Mady grapples with the implications of this change. Her viewing of a television show about the destruction caused by missile attacks during World War II drives her to run away from home.

As Mady’s journey unfolds, the narrative highlights the emotional turmoil of her family and the wider community. The film culminates in a moment of reconciliation as her parents find her, bringing the town together in the face of adversity. Heaven and Earth presents a poignant exploration of childhood innocence amid significant societal shifts, making it a notable entry in the drama genre from the late 1980s.