In the early 1900's Tennessee, a loving family undergoes the shock of the father's sudden, accidental death. The widow and her young son must endure the heartache of life following the tragedy, but slowly rise up from the ashes to face the hope of renewed life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jean SimmonsMary Follet | Mary Follet |
 Robert PrestonJay Follet | Jay Follet |
 Pat HingleRalph Follet | Ralph Follet |
 Aline MacMahonAunt Hannah | Aunt Hannah |
 Thomas ChalmersJoel | Joel |
 John CullumAndrew | Andrew |
| HHelen CarewMary's Mother | Mary's Mother |
 Ronnie Claire EdwardsSally | Sally |
| JJohn Henry FaulkWalter Starr | Walter Starr |
| MMary PerryGreat-Aunt Sadie | Great-Aunt Sadie |
 Georgia SimmonsJessie | Jessie |
| LLylah TiffanyGreat-Great-Grandmaw | Great-Great-Grandmaw |
| EEdwin WolfeJohn Henry - Jay's Father | John Henry - Jay's Father |
| MMichael KearneyRufus Follet | Rufus Follet |
 David HuddlestonSmall Part (uncredited) | Small Part (uncredited) |