A bygone era defines Minnies loyalty to heritage, tradition, and family. Continuing the saga of The Big House Story of a Southern Family, the 1919 Great Depression explodes, engulfing everyone. Life for Minnie, though, is more than survival, it is the desire for self-fulfillment and love. Transformation comes at a cost. Personal dreams poignantly clash with the heartbreaking circumstances of poverty and cruelty that surround Minnie, shaping her character to meet the challenges.