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In this British drama set in rural Devon, a preacher finds himself deeply ambivalent about having to marry his beloved off to another. While the clergyman wrestles with his mixed emotions, the local farmers have their own battle to fight. Many of their sheep have simply vanished. Only one farmer is able to keep his flock intact. In fact, on closer inspection, it seems to be growing. Later it turns out that the farmer has trained his unusually intelligent dog to steal sheep and bring them to his farm.. When the others learn about the theft, they drown the wicked farmer. Meanwhile, the sheepdog brings the newlyweds four sheep.