About the film: year - Awards /: Golden Globe1 / 1982 / 1 hour 42 min. drama / melodrama / western / adventure / family / The plot of the movie "The Man from the Snowy River": An incredible story of love, triumph and human virtues. After the death of his father, young Jim Craig leaves his native country in search of a better life. After hiring himself to work for a small rancher, Harrison, Jim meets the owner's daughter, the beautiful Jessica. Their chance meeting becomes the beginning of a bigger adventure. But the love of young people will have to go through many trials before their feelings legalize marriage bonds. "The Man from Snowy River" is a film adaptation of the short story of the same name by AB "Banjo" Paterson.