05 Apr 1963
Jacob: The Man Who Fought with God
Biblical figure Jacob is forced to flee for his life when an enraged Esau vows to kill him.
Leonie!
For every parent who has ever had to deal with a difficult child, and for every difficult child who has ever had to deal with their parents.
In late 1800s France, a young bourgeoisie woman's difficult nature causes problems for her mother and the superiors in the monasteries she hopes to enter.
Top Billed Cast
Mary Rose Maher Leonie Martin
Paige Pilarski Mother Jeanne Marguerite
Genevieve Lang Celine Martin
Jeff Barron Louis Martin
Samantha Lang Marie Martin
Megan Wolf Pauline Martin
Chere Bernhard Mother Marie DeSales LeFrancois
Carrie Kot Zelie Martin
Hannah Partyka Leonie's Classmate
Natalie Partyka Leonie - 11 years old
Terri Partyka Aunt Guerin
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