In the late 1800s of Scotland, a deadly coal mine explosion leaves seven children orphaned. Adolescents, Rachael and Todd, set out to find their individual paths in middle and upper class environments. Along the way they are met with jealousy, discrimination, and changing circumstances that threaten their upper mobility.
Teen brothers/partners, Billy and Joey, set their sights toward immigration and farming on the prairie lands of Canada; a third partner challenges, but enriches their plans. As World War One follows them, Joey leaves the farm to enlist, but in the battle of Vimy Ridge sustains injuries that, returning home, sets up a new direction.
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