A family of Appalachian children lives together in the backwoods so that they can stay together after the death of their widower father.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Julie GholsonMary Call | Mary Call |
 Jan SmithersDevola | Devola |
| MMatthew BurrillRomey | Romey |
 Harry Dean StantonKiser Pease | Kiser Pease |
 Rance HowardRoy Luther | Roy Luther |
| HHelen HarmonIma Dean | Ima Dean |
 Sudie BondMiss Fleetie | Miss Fleetie |
 Tom SpratleyMr. Connell | Mr. Connell |
| AAlice BeardsleyGoldie Pease | Goldie Pease |
| BBob ColeHyder Graybeal | Hyder Graybeal |
| HHelen BragdonMrs. Connell | Mrs. Connell |
| MMartha Nell HardyRose Graybeal | Rose Graybeal |
| RResi SinclairAlma Graybeal | Alma Graybeal |
| GGregg ParishGaither Graybeal | Gaither Graybeal |
| JJanine HughesFirst Girl | First Girl |
| KKaren MoodySecond Girl | Second Girl |
| TTom GuinnBuck Morris | Buck Morris |
| GGeorge StenhouseMinister | Minister |