The lives of two families, one white American, one native American, become mingled through the momentous events of American expansion, between 1825 and 1890.

Will Pattonas James Fletcher
Jessica Capshawas Rachel Wheeler
Josh Brolinas Jedediah Smith
Matthew Modineas Samson Wheeler
Lance Henriksenas Daniel Wheeler
Irene Bedardas Margaret Light Shines Wheeler
Garrett Wangas Chow-Ping Yen
Skeet Ulrichas Jethro Wheeler
Rachael Leigh Cookas Clara Wheeler
Keith Carradineas Captain Richard H. Pratt
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Geoff Zanelli