"A spellbinding ghost story unfolds when 12-year old Jane Stuart discovers that her mysterious father (Sam Waterston), whom her family has tried to convince her is dead, resurfaces to reconcile his troubled past. She discovers a kind man, genuinely interested in both her welfare and her mother's. With the assistance of a powerful mystic (Colleen Dewhurst), Jane resolves to reunite her parents; despite the horrible forces that stand in her way!"--Container.

Based on the book "Jane of Lantern Hill" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Originally shown on television in two parts as part of the television series WonderWorks in 1990. Special features: feature film with French language track ; behind the scenes.