A newcomer to Walnut Grove, hog farmer Adam Simms (Joshua Bryant) falls head over heels in love with local schoolmarm Miss Beadle (Charlotte Stewart). At the same time, Adam's hulking son, Luke (Bob Marsic), is smitten by (of all people!) spoiled brat Nellie Oleson (Alison Arngrim). Sneaking off to church to get married in the dark of night, Luke and Nellie are stopped in their tracks by Nellie's outraged parents -- but things fare rather better for Adam and Miss Beadle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide