Kenneth Welsh stars as avaricious landowner John Hawke, who keeps a tight rein on his turf, his destiny and his family until his son, Finn (Seann Gallagher), begins sympathizing with the homesteaders who want ownership over the soil they till. To make matters worse, Finn has fallen in love with the daughter of John's nemesis and appears to be helping the other side in their cause. Will bloodlines or true love win out?