this movie be fill with the song of john denver and hence the name sunshine . kate be die of cancer and doesn not want to take medication or chemo to prolong her life . she be an earth mother and love the mountain . this movie be base on a true story . she leave behind a tape record diary for her daughter of thing she want her to know about a she grow up . her husband sam be a struggle musician and play the guitar . it have romance and tear and and humor . there be a short live t. v. series base on this movie and a sequel call sunshine christmas .