In Hartfield, Iowa, a Midwestern city, Lew Marsh, a drugstore owner, receives a devastating telegram from the Navy Department informing him of his son Rusty's death in action. Overcome with grief, Lew becomes withdrawn and refuses to return to his family's business. His grandfather, Gramp Marsh, appears and takes Lew on a journey through their shared past, revisiting pivotal moments in Lew's life, including his childhood, courtship, and service in World War I. As they relive these memories, Lew's bitterness slowly fades, and he comes to appreciate the true meaning of America.
Happy Land
In the heart of Iowa, a small town called Hartfield is home to a tight-knit community that still remembers the beloved grandfather of pharmacist Lew Marsh, who recently left a lasting legacy behind.