A young boy, his family, and the migrant workers they hire to work their cotton farm struggle against difficult odds to raise and sell the crop. Meanwhile, the boy dreams of living in better conditions. However, with this particularly tough farming season, the boy learns that his challenges guide him in discovering who he really is.
as Eli 'Pappy' Chandler
as Luke Chandler
as Jesse Chandler
as Hank Spruill
as Tally Spruill
as Kathleen Chandler
as Cowboy
as Gran Chandler
as Stick Peters
as Trot Spruill
as Miguel
as Mr. Spruill
as Mrs. Spruill
as Man Discussing Weather (uncredited)
as Narrator (uncredited)
