Hoping for a better life in America, Kurt Freedman brought his wife, Selma, from Germany in the early twentieth century. After early successes, one tragedy after another ruined all their dreams until finally the entire family was only a memory. They left behind a treasure as a legacy to help some future family -- the Hewett family who later moved into their former home. As they raised their children, life took unexpected turns, and the discovery of Kurt's wealth led to complications and final closure that tied both families together forever.