This film follows a detective who must protect an Amish boy and his mother after they witness a murder. The detective is forced to take refuge within the Amish community in order to ensure their safety, as his own life is in danger. Director Peter Weir, along with writers William Kelley, Pamela Wallace, and Earl W. Wallace, bring this intense story to life, starring Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, and Lukas Haas.