The true story of a strong and resilient family, whose pilgrimage takes them from a life on a farm as sharecroppers in southeast Texas, to the bright lights of the city. Overwhelming hardships and a deadly plague invade the family and threaten their journey. These misfortunes cause a positive, loving and supportive father to buckle under the unbearable load and fall into a state of despair. The humble, soft-spoken mother courageously takes the reins, and leads the family up the ladder to the promised destination.