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.

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Cast

Scott Glenn

Eli 'Pappy' Chandler

Logan Lerman

Luke Chandler

Robert Sean Leonard

Jesse Chandler

Pablo Schreiber

Hank Spruill

Audrey Marie Anderson

Tally Spruill

Arija Bareikis

Kathleen Chandler

Melinda Dillon

Gran Chandler

Michael Shamus Wiles

Stick Peters

Luke Eberl

Trot Spruill

Miguel Pérez

Miguel

Geoffrey Lewis

Mr. Spruill

Diane Delano

Mrs. Spruill