In 1930s California, a widowed carpenter, Elmer Jackson, fights to raise his four young sons amidst the Great Depression. After the government separates the boys from him due to false accusations of neglect, Jackson embarks on a perilous journey to rescue them from the harsh realities of foster care and institutions, unaware of the abuse they face.
After the Promise
In 1930s California, a single father, Elmer Jackson, faces the daunting task of raising his four young sons alone after the passing of his wife, only to have the government step in, accusing him of neglect, and ultimately take away his children.