Jewell and Gil are farmers. They seem to be working against the odds, producing no financial surplus. Gil has lost hope of ever becoming prosperous, but Jewell decides to fight for her family.

"In this country, when the land is your life... you fight for your life."

Credits

Richard PearceDirector

Jessica LangeJewell Ivy

Sam ShepardGil Ivy

Wilford BrimleyOtis

Matt ClarkTom McMullen