In the Ozark Mountains, a young moonshiner named Matt Matthews harbors a deep-seated hatred for his absent father, who abandoned his mother and left her to perish. This festering resentment perpetuates a cycle of hatred among the mountain folk. But when a kind-hearted stranger, Daniel Howitt, arrives, he brings a sense of calm and understanding, gradually helping the community to release their pent-up anger. Despite this, Matt remains skeptical of Howitt's intentions.
The Shepherd of the Hills
In the Missouri hills, a charming stranger befriends a young girl, sparking tension with her moonshiner fiancé who's driven to find and confront his own father.