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.

Eli 'Pappy' Chandler

Luke Chandler

Jesse Chandler

Hank Spruill

Tally Spruill

Kathleen Chandler

Cowboy

Gran Chandler

Stick Peters

Trot Spruill

Miguel

Mr. Spruill

Mrs. Spruill

Man Discussing Weather (uncredited)

Narrator (uncredited)
April 27, 2003

Eli 'Pappy' Chandler

Luke Chandler

Jesse Chandler

Hank Spruill

Tally Spruill

Kathleen Chandler

Cowboy

Gran Chandler

Stick Peters

Trot Spruill

Miguel

Mr. Spruill

Mrs. Spruill

Man Discussing Weather (uncredited)

Narrator (uncredited)
