In a small town in Oklahoma during the Great Depression, a single mother named Sarah Leavitt struggles to keep her family afloat while taking charge of an oil lease she inherited from her late husband. Life is not easy, and her small business faces the constant threat of oil industry giants looking to seize her resources. Sarah, portrayed by the ever-charismatic Faye Dunaway, is a determined woman who will not be intimidated, and alongside her reckless brother, played by Warren Oates, she embarks on an odyssey of intrigue and adventure.
When tough oilmen, led by a ruthless tycoon, attempt to intimidate them and force them to sell their land, Sarah decides not to give up. In the process, she awakens a fighting spirit that leads her to form unexpected alliances, even with an old flame who returns to town. Tension escalates between business machinations and family ties, leading to a series of unexpected twists.
As the struggle for the land becomes a battle between the personal and the professional, Sarah discovers that her true power lies in her determination and love for her family. In this blend of drama and comedy, the story reminds us that in difficult times, courage and resilience are the keys to facing any adversity.