Run the Wild Fields (2000)

Plot

A compassionate drifter named Tom disrupts the quiet lives of ten-year-old Pug and her isolated mother, Ruby, during the turbulent home front of World War II. His status as a conscientious objector ignites the town's patriotic fury, leading to tension and conflict. As Tom provides companionship and hope for Pug and Ruby, the community’s backlash threatens to unravel the fragile bonds they’ve formed. This poignant drama explores themes of loneliness, courage, and the complexities of standing up for one’s beliefs in an era of fervent nationalism.