d 1929. Charlie and Leta had seen it all, from the hardships of a 300-mile cattle drive which involved rustlers and Indians to the challenges created by the Great Depression. Their dysfunctional family was brought together by the stock market crash, and they were forced to work together in order to survive low cattle prices, heart disease, and a rebellious granddaughter. Meanwhile, their hired hand, a young Indian who has become like family to them, is in danger from enemies sworn to kill him.