The Well and the Mine

In 1931 Carbon Hill, Alabama, nine-year-old Tess Moore witnesses a shocking event when a woman tosses a baby into her family's well, forcing the Moore family to confront the unsettling realities of their struggling community during the Great Depression. As they navigate themes of sacrifice, racial tensions, and the dangers of coal mining, the struggle for a better future casts a shadow over their lives. Amid the hardships, moments of simple joy—like sweet tea and lightning bugs—offer a glimmer of hope in their challenging world.