Having given up on dreams of becoming a ballerina after her mother's death, Sara finds renewed interest in dance through her friendship with Derek, a black fellow student, who teaches her hip hop dance moves.

This taunt drama takes place in South Carolina just after the Civil War. Frank Cassilis and Nothmore reunite after 6 years to protect an embezzler, who stole currency plates, and his daughter. They both develop feelings for Huddlestone's daughter. How far are these friends willing to go to get what they want.