In the Ozark Mountains, a young moonshiner named Matt Matthews harbors a deep-seated hatred for his absent father, who abandoned his mother and left her to face a tragic fate. This resentment festers among the mountain community, perpetuating a cycle of hatred. But when a kind-hearted stranger, Daniel Howitt, arrives, he slowly begins to transform the people's outlook, teaching them to let go of their animosity. Despite this, Matt remains wary of Howitt's intentions.

The Shepherd of the Hills
In the heart of Missouri's countryside, a free-spirited stranger forges an unlikely connection with a young girl, setting in motion a dramatic confrontation with her whiskey-making betrothed, who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his long-lost father.