Days of Heaven

In Chicago, Bill faces a tragic moment as a confrontational incident with his boss spirals out of control. The consequences of his actions force him to flee the city to escape the law.

Bill, along with his passionate girlfriend Abby and their spirited younger sister Linda, embarks on a perilous journey across the Texas Panhandle. They are determined to evade the repercussions of their actions and find a safer life.

To blend in and avoid detection, Bill and Abby disguise themselves as siblings and take on new identities. They join a group of seasonal workers, which introduces them to new challenges and relationships.

While adjusting to their new lives, Bill discovers that the reclusive farmer they're working for is suffering from a severe illness. This revelation adds urgency to his plans for financial security.

In a calculated move, Bill devises a plan to secure their future by orchestrating a marriage between Abby and the farmer. He believes that this scheme could provide them with the stability they desperately need.

Just when Bill's plan seems to be working, fate intervenes as the farmer's health unexpectedly stabilizes. This twist of fortune leaves Bill's scheme hanging by a thread and increases the tensions among the trio.

As Abby begins to develop a genuine connection with the farmer, the underlying tensions between her, Bill, and the farmer escalate. Bill struggles with feelings of jealousy and the reality of his precarious situation.

Disaster hits when a catastrophic swarm of locusts descends upon the farmer's wheat fields, followed by devastating fires. This calamity ignites the farmer's rage and spells trouble for Bill and Abby.

In a fit of anger, the farmer takes up arms and pursues Bill after losing his livelihood. Bill finds himself forced to defend his life against the enraged farmer, leading to a deadly confrontation.

During a climactic struggle, Bill fights back against the farmer, armed only with a screwdriver. The tragic outcome results in the farmer's demise, leaving a power vacuum in the estate.

Following the farmer's death, his foreman and the local law enforcement begin tracking down Bill, Abby, and Linda. The tension mounts as the trio faces a relentless pursuit, threatening their freedom.

In a dramatic final stand, Bill makes a heartbreaking sacrifice, facing a hail of gunfire in an attempt to provide a chance for Abby and Linda. His bravery cements his role as the protector of his family.

With the farmer's estate now in her name, Abby boards a train bound for Europe, leaving her past behind. The looming shadow of World War I adds an element of uncertainty to her future.

Meanwhile, Linda rebels against the confines of boarding school, choosing to escape with a childhood friend from the farm. Her decision symbolizes the unresolved tensions and the search for a new identity.