"The Journey of Natty Gann" (1985) is an endearing family adventure that pulls the heartstrings. Set during the Great Depression, Meredith Salenger plays Natty, a young girl whose father leaves her to travel across the country for a job. A disgruntled Natty leaves her guardian and embarks on a journey to rejoin her father. Along the way, she befriends a wolf that becomes her protector, and meets a host of characters, including drifter John Cusack.
