Hard Times

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Set against the backdrop of 1929 eastern Montana, the narrative follows Phil Caldwell, who is eager to embrace homesteading, and his reluctant wife, Martha. Their transition from a comfortable city life to a stark one-room shack tests their relationship amidst the harsh realities of the plains. As their dreams of a better life on government land crumble, the couple faces escalating challenges that threaten their bond, leading them down a tumultuous path filled with uncertainty and danger.