Life is hard on the Flemings' ranch in the Alberta foothills where abused or neglected horses find refuge with a kind, hard-working family. Debts abound and the bank is about to foreclose. Can they keep the ranch running?

Accused of murdering his father, a young man maintains his innocence - claiming the real culprit was a television set.

Newly widowed Ruby feels elated by her husband's recent passing and is quick to move on with her life. Her grandson Tim, who she has tumultuous relationship with, attempts to get her to hold onto the good memories of his grandfather.