In the depths of the Great Depression, desperate widow Nora Cassidy locates relatives willing to take in her and her young daughter. However, Nora and Dede must travel 500 miles to reach their destination of Jericho, Texas. Providence thrusts the mother and child together with Cliff Windom, a man who's running for his life. Along the way, the travelers encounter a collection of quirky characters and come face-to-face with God's unexpected plan for their lives.