Lucinda is unfortunate in love with the ruthless Sir Blakely, while her sister Brian is waiting for a child with a poor leaser Rory. When all the harvest ravages are ravaged and famine breaks out in the country, Blakes decides to close the seat and expel the people who work for him. When the heartless Sir is shot, the guilt falls on Rory. The best view for both sisters is to escape to America. But how could they leave their loved ones in such a cruel time and are waiting for the sea really better future?