A young couple, Carl and Annie, defy their Irish immigrant parents' expectations by marrying against the odds. Despite Annie's troubled past, the two face numerous challenges, including a disapproving college Dean, Carl's angry parents, and their own inner struggles with jealousy and self-discovery.
Joy in the Morning
In 1927, Carl's marriage to Annie, a young wife, shakes up the campus community and poses challenges for the couple, their families, and the college.