Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert HooksNate Simmons | Nate Simmons |
 Cicely TysonPriscilla Simmons | Priscilla Simmons |
 Kevin HooksJunior | Junior |
| EEric HooksHighpockets | Highpockets |
 Beah RichardsGrandma | Grandma |
 Lincoln KilpatrickJoe Mayfield | Joe Mayfield |
 Mary AliceHelen Mayfield | Helen Mayfield |
 Edward BinnsMr. Claypool | Mr. Claypool |
| SSonny Jim GainesTrunk | Trunk |
 Minnie GentryAunt Velvet | Aunt Velvet |
| TTia RanceDarlene | Darlene |
| PPhilip WendeSheriff | Sheriff |
| AAlbert B. Cooper IVStand-in (uncredited) | Stand-in (uncredited) |