Assisted with a prosthetic limb and crutches, she struggles to do the simplest of tasks, like walking up stairs. While this may sound a little corny, it's played out seriously, and it works beautifully. Arriving in Montana, Annie pleads with Tom to take a look at Pilgrim. He accepts, only to find a horse with seriously mental and emotional problems. Not by whispering, as the title may suggest, but by watching Pilgrim's every move, and judging it as a sign of communication.
Horses have a unique gift that only few animals have.
If you have ever touched or ridden a horse, you know of the love and care that they give. If you love animals, as I do, you are more likely to love this film than not. An animal's enduring trust can be something no human could ever give. Of course, the film's only flaw lies in the relationship that ignites between Annie and Tom. Tom has suffered a divorce from the woman he loved, and he is unsure whether to try it again.