The Journey of August King (1995)

Plot

Set in 1815 North Carolina, August King, a widowed farmer, embarks on his annual journey home after selling his harvest and securing supplies for winter. His routine takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a 19-year-old runaway slave seeking freedom. Faced with a moral dilemma, August must choose between risking his own safety to assist her or abandoning her to the merciless pursuit of her owner. This poignant drama explores themes of compassion, sacrifice, and the struggle against the harsh realities of the era.