Stumbling upon a hidden campsite in unfamiliar territory, Benjamin MacBean finds himself in an ethical and dangerous predicament. He makes a life-altering decision that leads him to an intriguing woman who's not only beautiful but resilient. Together they travel across the plains with only a well-used bible and their life savings. Making their way to a lush, green valley at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, they stake their claim and build a ranch. Set in the late 1890s, the frontier is a rough and dangerous place where misfortune and disaster are common. Tragedy strikes and Ben grapples with restitution and the will to go on. Convinced there must be more to his mortal existence, he hears rumors of a latter-day prophet and sets out to find the meaning of life and eternal salvation.