The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Laurel HollomanEmily Hodge | Emily Hodge |
 Elise NealWilma Watson | Wilma Watson |
 Mark WebberWill Bacon | Will Bacon |
 Frances FisherVirginia Wilder | Virginia Wilder |
 Billy CampbellStreete Wilder | Streete Wilder |
 Tess HarperRebecca Hodge | Rebecca Hodge |
| JJennifer HollidaySadie | Sadie |
 S. Epatha MerkersonLessie Watson | Lessie Watson |
 Liam AikenEmmett Wilder | Emmett Wilder |
 Alice DrummondAunt Millie | Aunt Millie |
 Gary ColeAvery Hodge | Avery Hodge |
 Jackson WalkerHarry C. Devening | Harry C. Devening |
 Mason GambleFranklin Pou - age 12 | Franklin Pou - age 12 |
 Nate BynumBrother Isaac | Brother Isaac |
| JJackie BatemanEmily Hodge - age 10 | Emily Hodge - age 10 |
| CCourtney CampbellWilma Watson - age 10 | Wilma Watson - age 10 |
| JJanie StoryYoung Ruth - age 8 | Young Ruth - age 8 |
| PPaul DavisFranklin Pou - age 8 | Franklin Pou - age 8 |
 Beth GrantMelvina Pou | Melvina Pou |