a poor farmer struggle to keep his family fed after leave the security of work a a farmhand to develop his own farm . renoir tell his tale in a simple and realistic style that be very effective while it be impressive that despite be a frenchman he be able to capture the spirit of the american south . a the farmer and scott give a very natural and nuanced performance while it be unfortunate that he be not able to parlay this role into a good career . field be terrific a the devoted wife who tirelessly work the field alongside her husband and while bondi be amuse a the eccentric granny . other notable in the cast be naish a a grumpy neighbor and kemper a scott city buddy .