In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
Pearl
Amy Hightower
Martin Hightower
Isabel Donahue
Jessica
Mrs. Parker
Nathan
Jack
Mrs. Van Der Meer
Hattie Donahue
Saloon Keeper
Black Deer
Royal Spencer
Jake
Mr. Van Der Meer
Preacher #1
Major Willows
Groom
Preacher #3
Dianne
Older Jessica
Older Jack
Leering Man
Joe
Caroline
