Based on the novel by Larry Watson, the film focuses on the story of retired sheriff George Blackledge (Kevin Costner) whose wife Margaret (Diane Lane) is bent on finding their grandson after the death of their son. Their daughter-in-law Lorna (Kayli Carter) has taken the boy to go live with another man. When the Blackledges discover that their grandson's new family is involved in dodgy situations, they try to rescue him, but not without becoming entangled in this new family's problems. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha.