When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband, who decide that the promised land is South Africa and make their way there. Once there, they discover the hardships that are the reality of the homesteader experience.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tyrone PowerPaul Van Riebeck | Paul Van Riebeck |
 Susan HaywardKatie O'Neill | Katie O'Neill |
 Richard EganKurt Hout | Kurt Hout |
 John JustinShawn Kildare | Shawn Kildare |
 Agnes MooreheadAggie (Kildare's governess) | Aggie (Kildare's governess) |
 Rita MorenoJulia | Julia |
 Hope EmersonMaria DeGroot | Maria DeGroot |
 Brad DexterLt. Christian | Lt. Christian |
 Henry O'NeillSquire O'Neill | Squire O'Neill |
| PPaul ThompsonTschaka | Tschaka |
| KKem DibbsOutlaw | Outlaw |