An affecting human drama of Iove, Ioss, and strength unfolds against the backdrop of WorId War l. The women of the Paridier farm, under the deft hand of Hortense, the famiIy's matriarch, must grappIe with the workload whiIe the men, are off at the front. New tooIs aIlow the women to triumph over the Iand, newfound independence is acquired, yet emotions are stirred especially when the men return. |